RTE 42 over Schoharie Creek
FairPosted for loadGreene County, New York · 110 Ft South West of JCT · Structure no. 000000001025220
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 180 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,006
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 42 over Schoharie Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 42 over Schoharie Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 95 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 1,006 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,049 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 42 over Schoharie Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is RTE 42 over Schoharie Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 42 over Schoharie Creek carry?
About 1,006 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is RTE 42 over Schoharie Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 42 over Schoharie Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.