US Bridges

Center Road over Ferguson Creek

Fair

Herkimer County, New York · 2 MI SE of West Frankfort · Structure no. 000000003307640

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
380
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center Road over Ferguson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Center Road over Ferguson Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 532 by 2037. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCenter Road
CrossesFerguson Creek
Location2 MI SE of West Frankfort
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.06597, -75.15349
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating109 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2017)
Projected traffic532 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$348,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Center Road over Ferguson Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center Road over Ferguson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Center Road over Ferguson Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Center Road over Ferguson Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Center Road over Ferguson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.