US Bridges

Schoharie Turnpike over Potic Creek

Good

Greene County, New York · 2 MI SW Hamlet of Earlton · Structure no. 000000003200570

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
381
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schoharie Turnpike over Potic Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Schoharie Turnpike over Potic Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 381 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 533 by 2039. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSchoharie Turnpike
CrossesPotic Creek
Location2 MI SW Hamlet of Earlton
Coordinates42.32688, -73.9094
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic381 (2019)
Projected traffic533 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Schoharie Turnpike over Potic Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schoharie Turnpike over Potic Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Schoharie Turnpike over Potic Creek carry?

About 381 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Schoharie Turnpike over Potic Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Schoharie Turnpike over Potic Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.