US Bridges

Dockey Road over Crum Creek

Good

Herkimer County, New York · 3.5 MI E of Little Falls · Structure no. 000000003307730

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
713
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dockey Road over Crum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dockey Road over Crum Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 713 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 998 by 2038. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDockey Road
CrossesCrum Creek
Location3.5 MI E of Little Falls
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.04633, -74.78426
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic713 (2018)
Projected traffic998 by 2038
Trucks8%
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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dockey Road over Crum Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dockey Road over Crum 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Dockey Road over Crum Creek carry?

About 713 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Dockey Road over Crum Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Dockey Road over Crum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.