US Bridges

Ski Bowl RD over Schoharie Creek

Good

Greene County, New York · Village of Hunter · Structure no. 000000003303052

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
426
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ski Bowl RD over Schoharie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ski Bowl RD over Schoharie Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 47 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 426 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 444 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSki Bowl RD
CrossesSchoharie Creek
LocationVillage of Hunter
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.20761, -74.20789
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic426 (2021)
Projected traffic444 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$4.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ski Bowl RD over Schoharie Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Ski Bowl RD 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 Ski Bowl RD over Schoharie Creek carry?

About 426 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ski Bowl RD over Schoharie Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Ski Bowl RD over Schoharie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.