Newport Road over Wright Creek
GoodHerkimer County, New York · 2 MI Southwest of Newport · Structure no. 000000003307810
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 95
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Newport Road over Wright Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Newport Road over Wright Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 95 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2037. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Newport Road over Wright Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Newport Road over Wright 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Newport Road over Wright Creek carry?
About 95 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Newport Road over Wright Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Newport Road over Wright Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.