US Bridges

West End Road over West Canada Creek

Fair

Herkimer County, New York · 0.1 Mile East of Nys RT28 · Structure no. 000000003307700

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
301 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
746
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West End Road over West Canada Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West End Road over West Canada Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 746 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,044 by 2037. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWest End Road
CrossesWest Canada Creek
Location0.1 Mile East of Nys RT28
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.07091, -74.98946
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic746 (2017)
Projected traffic1,044 by 2037
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$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West End Road over West Canada Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is West End Road over West Canada 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does West End Road over West Canada Creek carry?

About 746 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is West End Road over West Canada Creek?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns West End Road over West Canada Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.