US Bridges

Youngs Road over Trb Schoharie Crk

Good

Schenectady County, New York · .9 Mile SE of Esperance · Structure no. 000000003304870

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
569
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Youngs Road over Trb Schoharie Crk is a concrete frame carrying Youngs Road over Trb Schoharie Crk in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 569 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 797 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesYoungs Road
CrossesTrb Schoharie Crk
Location.9 Mile SE of Esperance
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.75151, -74.24595
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic569 (2020)
Projected traffic797 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$483,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Youngs Road over Trb Schoharie Crk built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Youngs Road over Trb Schoharie Crk 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Youngs Road over Trb Schoharie Crk carry?

About 569 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Youngs Road over Trb Schoharie Crk?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Youngs Road over Trb Schoharie Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.