FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RTE 167

Carrying RTE 167 over CRUM CREEK

33MI NE JCT RTS 167+5, Herkimer, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
91 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RTE 167

The RTE 167 bridge in Herkimer, New York carries RTE 167 over CRUM CREEK. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 13.7 meters (45 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,480 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 90.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How RTE 167 compares

▲ 48.8
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Top 2%
Higher load rating than 98% of New York bridges
257
Bridges in Herkimer · 27 in Poor condition
RTE 167 90.7 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
13.7
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
90.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1973
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
13.7 m (45 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,480 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000001038940

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RTE 167 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare RTE 167 against other structures in Herkimer and across New York. New York bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for RTE 167?

RTE 167 in Herkimer, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RTE 167 inspected?

RTE 167's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 3,480 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RTE 167 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for RTE 167?

RTE 167 has an NBI inventory load rating of 90.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RTE 167?

RTE 167 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is RTE 167 and does age affect safety?

RTE 167 was built in 1973, making it 53 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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