US Bridges

Cosby Manor RD over Wood Creek

Good

Herkimer County, New York · 1.0 MI NE of W Schuyler · Structure no. 000000003308120

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
751
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cosby Manor RD over Wood Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cosby Manor RD over Wood Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 751 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,051 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCosby Manor RD
CrossesWood Creek
Location1.0 MI NE of W Schuyler
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.10876, -75.13999
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating64 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic751 (2017)
Projected traffic1,051 by 2037
Trucks6%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$236,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cosby Manor RD over Wood Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cosby Manor RD over Wood 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Cosby Manor RD over Wood Creek carry?

About 751 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cosby Manor RD over Wood Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cosby Manor RD over Wood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.