US Bridges

County Road 2 over Schoharie Creek

Good

Greene County, New York · 2.3 Miles NW of Lexington · Structure no. 000000003302930

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
146 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
244
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 2 over Schoharie Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 2 over Schoharie Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 125 years old, older 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 244 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 342 by 2038. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 2
CrossesSchoharie Creek
Location2.3 Miles NW of Lexington
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreene County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.26057, -74.39859
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic244 (2018)
Projected traffic342 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$5.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 2 over Schoharie Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is County Road 2 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 2 over Schoharie Creek carry?

About 244 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Road 2 over Schoharie Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 2 over Schoharie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.