US Bridges

Old State RD over West Canada Creek

Good

Herkimer County, New York · At South End of Poland · Structure no. 000000003307840

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
314 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
402
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old State RD over West Canada Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old State RD over West Canada Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 402 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 563 by 2039. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesOld State RD
CrossesWest Canada Creek
LocationAt South End of Poland
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.21861, -75.05722
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic402 (2019)
Projected traffic563 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old State RD over West Canada Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old State RD over West Canada 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 June 2023.

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

About 402 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Old State RD over West Canada Creek?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old State RD over West Canada Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.