US Bridges

Byrne Road over Schoharie Creek Trib.

Fair

Greene County, New York · 1 MI NE of Platte Clove · Structure no. 000000002259520

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Byrne Road over Schoharie Creek Trib. is a wood or timber slab carrying Byrne Road over Schoharie Creek Trib. in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 6 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 22 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesByrne Road
CrossesSchoharie Creek Trib.
Location1 MI NE of Platte Clove
Coordinates42.14475, -74.10378
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2018)
Projected traffic31 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$330,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Byrne Road over Schoharie Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Byrne Road over Schoharie Creek Trib. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Byrne Road over Schoharie Creek Trib. carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Byrne Road over Schoharie Creek Trib.?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Byrne Road over Schoharie Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.