US Bridges

Newport Road over Shedd Brook

Fair

Herkimer County, New York · 2.3 MI South of Newport · Structure no. 000000003307790

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
709
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newport Road over Shedd Brook is a steel culvert carrying Newport Road over Shedd Brook in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 709 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 739 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNewport Road
CrossesShedd Brook
Location2.3 MI South of Newport
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.16539, -75.02119
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic709 (2020)
Projected traffic739 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$320,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Newport Road over Shedd Brook built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newport Road over Shedd Brook 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 2023.

How much traffic does Newport Road over Shedd Brook carry?

About 709 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Newport Road over Shedd Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns Newport Road over Shedd Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.