US Bridges

County Road 23 over Herkimer Creek

Good

Otsego County, New York · 0.4 MI NW Schuyler Lake · Structure no. 000000003354210

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
31 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 concrete frame carrying County Road 23 over Herkimer Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 397 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2037. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesCounty Road 23
CrossesHerkimer Creek
Location0.4 MI NW Schuyler Lake
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.78632, -75.0315
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 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 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 23 over Herkimer Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 23 over Herkimer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 23 over Herkimer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.