US Bridges

CR 68 over Fulmer Creek

Fair

Herkimer County, New York · 1.5 MI E of Paines Hollow · Structure no. 000000003307690

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
107
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 68 over Fulmer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 68 over Fulmer Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 90 years old, older 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 5 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 107 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 68
CrossesFulmer Creek
Location1.5 MI E of Paines Hollow
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.96735, -74.92912
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2019)
Projected traffic150 by 2039
Trucks15%
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$451,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 68 over Fulmer Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is CR 68 over Fulmer 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 68 over Fulmer Creek carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CR 68 over Fulmer Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 68 over Fulmer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.