Bush Road over Sterling Creek
GoodHerkimer County, New York · 5 Miles N of Frankfort · Structure no. 000000003308140
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 86 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 73
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bush Road over Sterling Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bush Road over Sterling Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 73 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2037. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bush Road over Sterling Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bush Road over Sterling 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Bush Road over Sterling Creek carry?
About 73 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Bush Road over Sterling Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Bush Road over Sterling Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.