US Bridges

County Road 23 over Herkimer Creek

Fair

Otsego County, New York · 1.6 MI NW Schuyler Lake · Structure no. 000000003354200

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
397
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 23 over Herkimer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 23 over Herkimer Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 397 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2037. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 23
CrossesHerkimer Creek
Location1.6 MI NW Schuyler Lake
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.79148, -75.03591
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic397 (2017)
Projected traffic556 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$935,000 (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 1986.

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 397 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is County Road 23 over Herkimer Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 23 over Herkimer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.