Newport Road over Shedd Brook
PoorHerkimer County, New York · 1.5 MI SW Village Newport · Structure no. 000000003307800
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 95
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Newport Road over Shedd Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Newport Road over Shedd Brook in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 97 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 95 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2037. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Newport Road over Shedd Brook built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Newport Road over Shedd Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Newport Road over Shedd Brook carry?
About 95 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Newport Road over Shedd Brook?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Newport Road over Shedd Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.