US Bridges

Spinnerville Gulf over Steele Creek

Good

Herkimer County, New York · 1 Mile South of Ilion · Structure no. 000000003307680

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,795
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spinnerville Gulf over Steele Creek is a concrete frame carrying Spinnerville Gulf over Steele Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,795 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,220 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSpinnerville Gulf
CrossesSteele Creek
Location1 Mile South of Ilion
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.99801, -75.05084
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,795 (2018)
Projected traffic2,220 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$980,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spinnerville Gulf over Steele Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spinnerville Gulf over Steele 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 Spinnerville Gulf over Steele Creek carry?

About 1,795 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Spinnerville Gulf over Steele Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Spinnerville Gulf over Steele Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.