US Bridges

RTE 167 over Erie Canal Trail Barge

Good

Herkimer County, New York · .3 MI S JCT Ny 5 & Ny 167 · Structure no. 000000004038920

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,187 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,531
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 167 over Erie Canal Trail Barge is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 167 over Erie Canal Trail Barge in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,531 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,289 by 2041. The structure is 1,187 ft (361.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 167
CrossesErie Canal Trail Barge
Location.3 MI S JCT Ny 5 & Ny 167
RouteState Highway 167
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.0384, -74.86067
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,187 ft (361.8 m)
Longest span289 ft (88 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,531 (2020)
Projected traffic4,289 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$13.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 167 over Erie Canal Trail Barge built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 167 over Erie Canal Trail Barge 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 167 over Erie Canal Trail Barge carry?

About 3,531 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 167 over Erie Canal Trail Barge?

The structure is 1,187 ft (361.8 m) long with a longest span of 289 ft (88 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 167 over Erie Canal Trail Barge?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.