US Bridges

Newport Road over Wright Creek

Good

Herkimer County, New York · 2 MI Southwest of Newport · Structure no. 000000003307820

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
95
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newport Road over Wright Creek is a concrete frame carrying Newport Road over Wright 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 9 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 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNewport Road
CrossesWright Creek
Location2 MI Southwest of Newport
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.16273, -75.03961
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2017)
Projected traffic133 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$595,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Newport Road over Wright Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 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 August 2023.

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 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Newport Road over Wright Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.