US Bridges

Russia Road over Mill Creek

Good

Herkimer County, New York · .4 MI E of Gravesville · Structure no. 000000003307990

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
394
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russia Road over Mill Creek is a steel culvert carrying Russia Road over Mill Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 62 years old, older 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 394 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 552 by 2037. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRussia Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location.4 MI E of Gravesville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.25616, -75.10819
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic394 (2017)
Projected traffic552 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$200,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Russia Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Russia Road over Mill 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Russia Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 394 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Russia Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Russia Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.