US Bridges

Santmire Road over Mounts Creek

Fair

Herkimer County, New York · 2 Miles Northwest of Grey · Structure no. 000000003307970

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santmire Road over Mounts Creek is a steel culvert carrying Santmire Road over Mounts Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSantmire Road
CrossesMounts Creek
Location2 Miles Northwest of Grey
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.28734, -74.96556
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2021)
Projected traffic63 by 2041
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$145,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Santmire Road over Mounts Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Santmire Road over Mounts 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 2023.

How much traffic does Santmire Road over Mounts Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Santmire Road over Mounts Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Santmire Road over Mounts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.