US Bridges

Hinckley Road over West Canada Creek

Good

Herkimer County, New York · 0.1 MI South of Hinckley · Structure no. 000000003308030

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
633
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hinckley Road over West Canada Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hinckley Road over West Canada Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 633 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 886 by 2037. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHinckley Road
CrossesWest Canada Creek
Location0.1 MI South of Hinckley
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.31144, -75.11374
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic633 (2017)
Projected traffic886 by 2037
Trucks5%
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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hinckley Road over West Canada Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hinckley Road 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Hinckley Road over West Canada Creek carry?

About 633 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hinckley Road over West Canada Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Hinckley Road over West Canada Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.