US Bridges

County Road 22 over Trib Herkimer CR

Fair

Otsego County, New York · 1 MI NW of Lake Schuyler · Structure no. 000000003354130

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
530
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 22 over Trib Herkimer CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 22 over Trib Herkimer CR in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 91 years old, older 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 5 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 742 by 2037. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 22
CrossesTrib Herkimer CR
Location1 MI NW of Lake Schuyler
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.78238, -75.03499
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2017)
Projected traffic742 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$754,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 22 over Trib Herkimer CR built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is County Road 22 over Trib Herkimer CR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 22 over Trib Herkimer CR carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 22 over Trib Herkimer CR?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 22 over Trib Herkimer CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.