US Bridges

Hawthorne Road over Sterling Creek

Good

Herkimer County, New York · 3.7 MI NE of W Schuyler · Structure no. 000000003308160

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
102
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawthorne Road over Sterling Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hawthorne Road over Sterling Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 102 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 143 by 2037. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHawthorne Road
CrossesSterling Creek
Location3.7 MI NE of W Schuyler
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.12262, -75.08627
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2017)
Projected traffic143 by 2037
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$722,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hawthorne Road over Sterling Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hawthorne 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Hawthorne Road over Sterling Creek carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Hawthorne Road over Sterling Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Hawthorne Road over Sterling Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.