BLEEKER ST EXT
Carrying BLEEKER ST EXT over FERGUSON CREEK, FERGUSON
1.2 MI SW OF W SCHUYLER, Herkimer, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BLEEKER ST EXT
The BLEEKER ST EXT bridge in Herkimer, New York carries BLEEKER ST EXT over FERGUSON CREEK, FERGUSON. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,786 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 13.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BLEEKER ST EXT compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1965
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 9.8 m (32 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,786 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000003366140
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BLEEKER ST EXT 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 BLEEKER ST EXT 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 BLEEKER ST EXT?
BLEEKER ST EXT in Herkimer, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BLEEKER ST EXT inspected?
BLEEKER ST EXT'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 1,786 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BLEEKER ST EXT is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BLEEKER ST EXT?
BLEEKER ST EXT has an NBI inventory load rating of 13.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BLEEKER ST EXT?
BLEEKER ST EXT is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is BLEEKER ST EXT and does age affect safety?
BLEEKER ST EXT was built in 1965, making it 61 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.
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