Mowers Road over Sterling Creek
FairHerkimer County, New York · 6 MI N of Frankfort · Structure no. 000000003308150
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mowers Road over Sterling Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mowers Road over Sterling Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 196 by 2039. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Mowers Road over Sterling Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mowers Road over Sterling Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Mowers Road over Sterling Creek carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Mowers Road over Sterling Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Mowers Road over Sterling Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.