US Bridges

Carr Road over Schoharie Creek

Good

Greene County, New York · 2 MI SE Hmlt Jewett Centr · Structure no. 000000003201170

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
106
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carr Road over Schoharie Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Carr Road over Schoharie Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 106 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 148 by 2041. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCarr Road
CrossesSchoharie Creek
Location2 MI SE Hmlt Jewett Centr
Coordinates42.22821, -74.28428
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2021)
Projected traffic148 by 2041
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

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$4.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carr Road over Schoharie Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carr Road over Schoharie 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Carr Road over Schoharie Creek carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Carr Road over Schoharie Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Carr Road over Schoharie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.