EMMONSBURG ROAD
Carrying EMMONSBURG ROAD over CARR CREEK
2.3 MI E SALISBURY CENTER, Herkimer, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: EMMONSBURG ROAD
The EMMONSBURG ROAD bridge in Herkimer, New York carries EMMONSBURG ROAD over CARR CREEK. It was built in 1996, making it 30 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 1 section, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 583 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How EMMONSBURG ROAD 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
- 1996
- Material
- Aluminum/Iron
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 7.0 m (23 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.0 m (30 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 583 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000003369210
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 EMMONSBURG ROAD 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 EMMONSBURG ROAD against other structures in Herkimer and across New York. New York bridges
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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 EMMONSBURG ROAD?
EMMONSBURG ROAD in Herkimer, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is EMMONSBURG ROAD inspected?
EMMONSBURG ROAD'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 583 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EMMONSBURG ROAD 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 EMMONSBURG ROAD?
EMMONSBURG ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining EMMONSBURG ROAD?
EMMONSBURG ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is EMMONSBURG ROAD and does age affect safety?
EMMONSBURG ROAD was built in 1996, making it 30 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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