US Bridges

First Ave Ext. over Trib to Mcgowan Creek

Poor

Herkimer County, New York · 1 Mile E of Frankfort · Structure no. 000000002272110

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

First Ave Ext. over Trib to Mcgowan Creek is a steel culvert carrying First Ave Ext. over Trib to Mcgowan Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFirst Ave Ext.
CrossesTrib to Mcgowan Creek
Location1 Mile E of Frankfort
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.02497, -75.0579
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$842,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was First Ave Ext. over Trib to Mcgowan Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is First Ave Ext. over Trib to Mcgowan Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does First Ave Ext. over Trib to Mcgowan Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is First Ave Ext. over Trib to Mcgowan Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns First Ave Ext. over Trib to Mcgowan Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.