Loft Road over Schenevus Creek
PoorPosted for loadOtsego County, New York · Hamlet of Maryland · Structure no. 000000002227620
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 73
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Loft Road over Schenevus Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loft Road over Schenevus Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 95 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 73 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2037. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Loft Road over Schenevus Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is Loft Road over Schenevus Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Loft Road over Schenevus Creek carry?
About 73 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Loft Road over Schenevus Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Loft Road over Schenevus Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.