US Bridges

Burtonville Road over Schoharie Creek Overflow

Good

Montgomery County, New York · 10 MI S of Amsterdam · Structure no. 000000003310140

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
187 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
383
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burtonville Road over Schoharie Creek Overflow is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Burtonville Road over Schoharie Creek Overflow in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 383 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 536 by 2037. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesBurtonville Road
CrossesSchoharie Creek Overflow
Location10 MI S of Amsterdam
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.80495, -74.25847
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic383 (2017)
Projected traffic536 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burtonville Road over Schoharie Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burtonville Road over Schoharie Creek Overflow 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 2024.

How much traffic does Burtonville Road over Schoharie Creek Overflow carry?

About 383 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Burtonville Road over Schoharie Creek Overflow?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Burtonville Road over Schoharie Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.