US Bridges

Dyke Road over Ferguson Creek Ferguson

Poor

Herkimer County, New York · 1 MI SW of West Schuyler · Structure no. 000000003366130

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,235
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dyke Road over Ferguson Creek Ferguson is a steel culvert carrying Dyke Road over Ferguson Creek Ferguson in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,235 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,574 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesDyke Road
CrossesFerguson Creek Ferguson
Location1 MI SW of West Schuyler
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.08691, -75.16297
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,235 (2018)
Projected traffic7,574 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$492,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dyke Road over Ferguson Creek Ferguson built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dyke Road over Ferguson Creek Ferguson in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Dyke Road over Ferguson Creek Ferguson carry?

About 6,235 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Dyke Road over Ferguson Creek Ferguson?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Dyke Road over Ferguson Creek Ferguson?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.