US Bridges

Braman Corners Roa over Schoharie Creek

Fair

Schenectady County, New York · 3.1 Mile N of Esperance · Structure no. 000000003304850

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
424 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
444
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Braman Corners Roa over Schoharie Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Braman Corners Roa over Schoharie Creek in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5 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 444 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 622 by 2037. The structure is 424 ft (129.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesBraman Corners Roa
CrossesSchoharie Creek
Location3.1 Mile N of Esperance
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.80451, -74.2563
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length424 ft (129.2 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic444 (2017)
Projected traffic622 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$5.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Braman Corners Roa over Schoharie Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Braman Corners Roa over Schoharie 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Braman Corners Roa over Schoharie Creek carry?

About 444 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Braman Corners Roa over Schoharie Creek?

The structure is 424 ft (129.2 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Braman Corners Roa over Schoharie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.