US Bridges

CR113 over Prospect Pwr Canal

Fair

Herkimer County, New York · .5 Mile SE of Prospect · Structure no. 000000003308010

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
193
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR113 over Prospect Pwr Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR113 over Prospect Pwr Canal in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 193 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2037. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR113
CrossesProspect Pwr Canal
Location.5 Mile SE of Prospect
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.30041, -75.14473
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic193 (2017)
Projected traffic270 by 2037
Trucks7%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR113 over Prospect Pwr Canal built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR113 over Prospect Pwr Canal 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR113 over Prospect Pwr Canal carry?

About 193 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR113 over Prospect Pwr Canal?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR113 over Prospect Pwr Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.