RTE 51 over Empire State Trail RTE

Fair Condition58 years old5,388 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew York
CountyHerkimer
LocationJct Rts 5+51 N Of Ilion
CarriesRTE 51
CrossesEmpire State Trail RTE
Coordinates43.02092, -75.03056

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure8 (Very Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length696.9 ft (212.4 m)
Max Span184.7 ft (56.3 m)
Deck Width36.4 ft (11.1 m)
Deck Area2357.6 sq m
Main Spans7
Year Built1968 (reconstructed 2019)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,388 (2020)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2
Lanes Under Bridge3

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000004051180

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