US Bridges

RTE 10 over Brimstone Creek

FairPosted for load

Schoharie County, New York · 1.7 MI NE JCT Rts 10 + 20 · Structure no. 000000001007880

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,256
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 10 over Brimstone Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 10 over Brimstone Creek in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 1,256 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 10
CrossesBrimstone Creek
Location1.7 MI NE JCT Rts 10 + 20
RouteState Highway 10
CountySchoharie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.80475, -74.61092
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,256 (2018)
Projected traffic1,263 by 2041
Trucks8%
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

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$945,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 10 over Brimstone Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 10 over Brimstone 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 10 over Brimstone Creek carry?

About 1,256 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 10 over Brimstone Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 10 over Brimstone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.