US Bridges

Bush Road over Schoharie Creek

Fair

Greene County, New York · 0.1MI S of CR 23A JCT · Structure no. 000000003201210

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bush Road over Schoharie Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Bush Road over Schoharie Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 90 years old, older 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 27 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2041. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBush Road
CrossesSchoharie Creek
Location0.1MI S of CR 23A JCT
CountyGreene County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.23852, -74.33985
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2021)
Projected traffic38 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bush Road over Schoharie Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Bush 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Bush Road over Schoharie Creek carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bush Road over Schoharie Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Bush Road over Schoharie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.