US Bridges

Deming Road over Schoharie Creek

Fair

Greene County, New York · 1 MI West of Hunter · Structure no. 000000003201180

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
167
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deming Road over Schoharie Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Deming Road 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 167 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 234 by 2041. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesDeming Road
CrossesSchoharie Creek
Location1 MI West of Hunter
Coordinates42.2167, -74.24301
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2021)
Projected traffic234 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deming Road over Schoharie Creek built?

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

What condition is Deming Road 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Deming Road over Schoharie Creek carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Deming Road over Schoharie Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Deming Road over Schoharie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.