US Bridges

Brockett Road over Gillett Creek

Fair

Herkimer County, New York · 1.7 MI SW of Dolgeville · Structure no. 000000003307760

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
171
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brockett Road over Gillett Creek is a concrete frame carrying Brockett Road over Gillett Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1935, 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 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 171 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 239 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBrockett Road
CrossesGillett Creek
Location1.7 MI SW of Dolgeville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.09011, -74.80102
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2017)
Projected traffic239 by 2037
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brockett Road over Gillett Creek built?

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

What condition is Brockett Road over Gillett 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 2023.

How much traffic does Brockett Road over Gillett Creek carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Brockett Road over Gillett Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Brockett Road over Gillett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.