SNOWMOBILE TRAIL
Carrying SNOWMOBILE TRAIL over N BR MOOSE RIVER
1.5 MILES SE OF CARTER, Herkimer, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SNOWMOBILE TRAIL
The SNOWMOBILE TRAIL bridge in Herkimer, New York carries SNOWMOBILE TRAIL over N BR MOOSE RIVER. It was built in 1895, making it 131 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2003, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 32.0 meters (105 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 10.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SNOWMOBILE TRAIL compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1895
- Last Reconstructed
- 2003
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 32.0 m (105 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.9 m (23 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Structure Number
- 000000002263570
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
SNOWMOBILE TRAIL is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare SNOWMOBILE TRAIL 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 SNOWMOBILE TRAIL?
SNOWMOBILE TRAIL in Herkimer, New York has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SNOWMOBILE TRAIL inspected?
SNOWMOBILE TRAIL's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SNOWMOBILE TRAIL is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SNOWMOBILE TRAIL?
SNOWMOBILE TRAIL has an NBI inventory load rating of 10.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SNOWMOBILE TRAIL?
SNOWMOBILE TRAIL is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is SNOWMOBILE TRAIL and does age affect safety?
SNOWMOBILE TRAIL was built in 1895, making it 131 years old and last reconstructed in 2003.
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.
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