US Bridges

Bloomer Road over Gooseberry Creek

Good

Greene County, New York · 1.3 MI SE of RTE 214 and · Structure no. 000000003200960

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
418
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bloomer Road over Gooseberry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bloomer Road over Gooseberry Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 418 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 585 by 2038. The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBloomer Road
CrossesGooseberry Creek
Location1.3 MI SE of RTE 214 and
CountyGreene County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.18587, -74.15659
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating87 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.3 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic418 (2018)
Projected traffic585 by 2038
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

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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bloomer Road over Gooseberry Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bloomer Road over Gooseberry 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Bloomer Road over Gooseberry Creek carry?

About 418 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bloomer Road over Gooseberry Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Bloomer Road over Gooseberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.