US Bridges

Old State Road over West Canada Creek

Fair

Herkimer County, New York · In Village of Newport · Structure no. 000000003307830

Built
1853
172 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
233 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,588
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old State Road over West Canada Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Old State Road over West Canada Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1853 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 172 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 5 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 1,588 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,656 by 2041. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesOld State Road
CrossesWest Canada Creek
LocationIn Village of Newport
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.1852, -75.01632
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,588 (2020)
Projected traffic1,656 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old State Road over West Canada Creek built?

It was built in 1853, making it 172 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Old State Road over West Canada 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Old State Road over West Canada Creek carry?

About 1,588 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Old State Road over West Canada Creek?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Old State Road over West Canada Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.