US Bridges

Curtis Road over Spruce Creek

Good

Herkimer County, New York · .4 Mile N of Salisbury · Structure no. 000000003308090

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
217
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Curtis Road over Spruce Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Curtis Road over Spruce Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 84 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 217 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2037. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCurtis Road
CrossesSpruce Creek
Location.4 Mile N of Salisbury
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.14125, -74.82642
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic217 (2017)
Projected traffic304 by 2037
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$886,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Curtis Road over Spruce Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Curtis Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Curtis Road over Spruce Creek carry?

About 217 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Curtis Road over Spruce Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Curtis Road over Spruce Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.