US Bridges

County Road 23 over Herkimer Creek

Fair

Otsego County, New York · 1.3 MI NW Schuyler Lake · Structure no. 000000003354190

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
238
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 1949 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 76 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 238 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 333 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 23
CrossesHerkimer Creek
Location1.3 MI NW Schuyler Lake
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.79393, -75.03697
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic238 (2019)
Projected traffic333 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

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$726,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 23 over Herkimer Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 23 over Herkimer Creek carry?

About 238 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is County Road 23 over Herkimer Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 23 over Herkimer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.