US Bridges

CR164 over Spruce Creek

Good

Herkimer County, New York · 1.3 MI N of Dolgeville · Structure no. 000000003308050

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
461
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR164 over Spruce Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR164 over Spruce Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 461 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 645 by 2037. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR164
CrossesSpruce Creek
Location1.3 MI N of Dolgeville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.12303, -74.77502
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic461 (2017)
Projected traffic645 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR164 over Spruce Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR164 over Spruce 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR164 over Spruce Creek carry?

About 461 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR164 over Spruce Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR164 over Spruce Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.