US Bridges

Johnnycake RD over Charlotte Creek

Good

Herkimer County, New York · 4.9 MI S of Little Falls · Structure no. 000000003307550

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
183
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnnycake RD over Charlotte Creek is a concrete frame carrying Johnnycake RD over Charlotte Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 183 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesJohnnycake RD
CrossesCharlotte Creek
Location4.9 MI S of Little Falls
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.97288, -74.84095
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183 (2018)
Projected traffic256 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$724,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnnycake RD over Charlotte Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnnycake RD over Charlotte Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Johnnycake RD over Charlotte Creek carry?

About 183 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Johnnycake RD over Charlotte Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Johnnycake RD over Charlotte Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.