US Bridges

Spinnerville-Gulf over Steele Creek Tributary

Good

Herkimer County, New York · At Town of German Flatts · Structure no. 000000003371580

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,795
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spinnerville-Gulf over Steele Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Spinnerville-Gulf over Steele Creek Tributary in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,795 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,220 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesSpinnerville-Gulf
CrossesSteele Creek Tributary
LocationAt Town of German Flatts
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.99268, -75.05025
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating92.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,795 (2018)
Projected traffic2,220 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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$251,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spinnerville-Gulf over Steele Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spinnerville-Gulf over Steele Creek Tributary 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Spinnerville-Gulf over Steele Creek Tributary carry?

About 1,795 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Spinnerville-Gulf over Steele Creek Tributary?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Spinnerville-Gulf over Steele Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.