US Bridges

Race Street over Schenevus Creek

Fair

Otsego County, New York · Town of Schenevus · Structure no. 000000003354580

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
152 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
153
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Race Street over Schenevus Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Race Street over Schenevus Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 28 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 153 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 214 by 2039. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRace Street
CrossesSchenevus Creek
LocationTown of Schenevus
Coordinates42.54508, -74.8218
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153 (2019)
Projected traffic214 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$6.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Race Street over Schenevus Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Race Street 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Race Street over Schenevus Creek carry?

About 153 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Race Street over Schenevus Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Race Street over Schenevus Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.