US Bridges

Bleeker ST Ext over Ferguson Creek Ferguson

Fair

Herkimer County, New York · 1.2 MI SW of W Schuyler · Structure no. 000000003366140

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,786
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bleeker ST Ext over Ferguson Creek Ferguson is a steel culvert carrying Bleeker ST Ext 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 1,786 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,209 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBleeker ST Ext
CrossesFerguson Creek Ferguson
Location1.2 MI SW of W Schuyler
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.08474, -75.16343
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,786 (2020)
Projected traffic2,209 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$397,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bleeker ST Ext over Ferguson Creek Ferguson built?

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

What condition is Bleeker ST Ext over Ferguson Creek Ferguson 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bleeker ST Ext over Ferguson Creek Ferguson carry?

About 1,786 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bleeker ST Ext over Ferguson Creek Ferguson?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Bleeker ST Ext over Ferguson Creek Ferguson?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.