US Bridges

Truman Road over Herkimer Creek

Fair

Otsego County, New York · 2.8 MI NW Schuyler Lake · Structure no. 000000002268230

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Truman Road over Herkimer Creek is a steel culvert carrying Truman Road over Herkimer Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesTruman Road
CrossesHerkimer Creek
Location2.8 MI NW Schuyler Lake
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.80749, -75.05771
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2019)
Projected traffic7 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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$124,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Truman Road over Herkimer Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Truman Road over Herkimer Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Truman Road over Herkimer Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Truman Road over Herkimer Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Truman Road over Herkimer Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.