US Bridges

County Road 127 over South Chuctanunda Creek

Good

Schenectady County, New York · 3 MI West of Mariaville · Structure no. 000000003304880

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
459
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 127 over South Chuctanunda Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Road 127 over South Chuctanunda Creek in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 459 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 478 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 127
CrossesSouth Chuctanunda Creek
Location3 MI West of Mariaville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.81866, -74.18233
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic459 (2016)
Projected traffic478 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$173,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 127 over South Chuctanunda Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 127 over South Chuctanunda 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 127 over South Chuctanunda Creek carry?

About 459 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 127 over South Chuctanunda Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns County Road 127 over South Chuctanunda Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.