US Bridges

Railroad Street over CSX Trans/Amtrak Nys Ba

Poor

Herkimer County, New York · 0.1 MI NE of Frankfort · Structure no. 000000004423040

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
479 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,686
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Railroad Street over CSX Trans/Amtrak Nys Ba is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Railroad Street over CSX Trans/Amtrak Nys Ba in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 2,686 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,262 by 2041. The structure is 479 ft (146 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRailroad Street
CrossesCSX Trans/Amtrak Nys Ba
Location0.1 MI NE of Frankfort
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.04383, -75.06128
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length479 ft (146 m)
Longest span176 ft (53.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,686 (2020)
Projected traffic3,262 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Railroad Street over CSX Trans/Amtrak Nys Ba built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Railroad Street over CSX Trans/Amtrak Nys Ba 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Railroad Street over CSX Trans/Amtrak Nys Ba carry?

About 2,686 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Railroad Street over CSX Trans/Amtrak Nys Ba?

The structure is 479 ft (146 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Railroad Street over CSX Trans/Amtrak Nys Ba?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.