US Bridges

RTE 992A over Schenevus Creek

Good

Otsego County, New York · 0.8 MI E of Worchester · Structure no. 000000001069890

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
286
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 992A over Schenevus Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 992A over Schenevus Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 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 286 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2041. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 992A
CrossesSchenevus Creek
Location0.8 MI E of Worchester
RouteInterstate 992A
Coordinates42.59261, -74.72563
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic286 (2015)
Projected traffic340 by 2041
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 992A over Schenevus Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is RTE 992A over Schenevus 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 992A over Schenevus Creek carry?

About 286 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is RTE 992A over Schenevus Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 992A over Schenevus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.