US Bridges

North Lake Road over Sluiceway North Lake

Good

Herkimer County, New York · S End North L Atwell Ny · Structure no. 000000004423070

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
176 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
53
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Lake Road over Sluiceway North Lake is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Lake Road over Sluiceway North Lake in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 53 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2039. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNorth Lake Road
CrossesSluiceway North Lake
LocationS End North L Atwell Ny
Coordinates43.52206, -74.94768
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2019)
Projected traffic74 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Lake Road over Sluiceway North Lake built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Lake Road over Sluiceway North Lake 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does North Lake Road over Sluiceway North Lake carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is North Lake Road over Sluiceway North Lake?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns North Lake Road over Sluiceway North Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.