US Bridges

Big Moose Road over N Br Moose River

Good

Herkimer County, New York · 3 Miles East of Big Moose · Structure no. 000000003308210

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
479
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Moose Road over N Br Moose River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Big Moose Road over N Br Moose River in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 479 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 671 by 2037. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59.7 mi (96 km).

CarriesBig Moose Road
CrossesN Br Moose River
Location3 Miles East of Big Moose
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.80981, -74.8542
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic479 (2017)
Projected traffic671 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed59.7 mi (96 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Big Moose Road over N Br Moose River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Moose Road over N Br Moose River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Big Moose Road over N Br Moose River carry?

About 479 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Big Moose Road over N Br Moose River?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Big Moose Road over N Br Moose River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.