US Bridges

RTE 214 over Schoharie Creek

Fair

Greene County, New York · 0.2 MI S JCT Rts 23A &214 · Structure no. 000000001041310

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
990
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 214 over Schoharie Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 214 over Schoharie Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 990 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,032 by 2041. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 214
CrossesSchoharie Creek
Location0.2 MI S JCT Rts 23A &214
RouteState Highway 214
CountyGreene County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.19239, -74.18217
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span181 ft (55.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2021)
Projected traffic1,032 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 214 over Schoharie Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 214 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 214 over Schoharie Creek carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 214 over Schoharie Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 181 ft (55.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 214 over Schoharie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.