US Bridges

RTE 20 over Schoharie Creek

Good

Schenectady County, New York · JCT Rt 20 & Schtdy CO Lne · Structure no. 000000001054370

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
403 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,458
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 20 over Schoharie Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 20 over Schoharie Creek in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 32 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,458 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,115 by 2041. The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 20
CrossesSchoharie Creek
LocationJCT Rt 20 & Schtdy CO Lne
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountySchenectady County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.76068, -74.2551
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length403 ft (122.8 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,458 (2020)
Projected traffic6,115 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$6.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 20 over Schoharie Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is RTE 20 over Schoharie 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 20 over Schoharie Creek carry?

About 5,458 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 20 over Schoharie Creek?

The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 20 over Schoharie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.