County Road 23 over Herkimer Creek
FairOtsego County, New York · 2.8 MI NW Schuyler Lake · Structure no. 000000003354170
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 328
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 23 over Herkimer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 23 over Herkimer Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 78 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 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 328 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 459 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 23 over Herkimer Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is County Road 23 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 23 over Herkimer Creek carry?
About 328 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is County Road 23 over Herkimer Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 23 over Herkimer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.