US Bridges

CR 56 over Schenevus Creek

Fair

Otsego County, New York · 1.5 MI E of Schenevus · Structure no. 000000003354570

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
363
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 56 over Schenevus Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 56 over Schenevus Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 363 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 508 by 2037. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 56
CrossesSchenevus Creek
Location1.5 MI E of Schenevus
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.54088, -74.85296
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic363 (2017)
Projected traffic508 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 56 over Schenevus Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 56 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 56 over Schenevus Creek carry?

About 363 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is CR 56 over Schenevus Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 56 over Schenevus Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.