US Bridges

RTE 991W over Schenevus Creek

Fair

Otsego County, New York · Schenevus Conn over I-88 · Structure no. 000000001069620

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
284 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,482
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 991W over Schenevus Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 991W over Schenevus Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6 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 1,482 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,546 by 2041. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 991W
CrossesSchenevus Creek
LocationSchenevus Conn over I-88
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.54838, -74.81244
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,482 (2020)
Projected traffic1,546 by 2041
Trucks7%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 991W over Schenevus Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 991W over Schenevus 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 991W over Schenevus Creek carry?

About 1,482 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 991W over Schenevus Creek?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 991W over Schenevus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.