US Bridges

RTE 20 over Fly Creek

Fair

Schoharie County, New York · 0.3 MI W JCT US 20 & SH 3 · Structure no. 000000001015900

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,335
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 20 over Fly Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 20 over Fly Creek in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 84 years old, older 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 6 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 2,335 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,357 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 20
CrossesFly Creek
Location0.3 MI W JCT US 20 & SH 3
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountySchoharie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.75714, -74.33604
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,335 (2017)
Projected traffic2,357 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 20 over Fly Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is RTE 20 over Fly 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 20 over Fly Creek carry?

About 2,335 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE 20 over Fly Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 20 over Fly Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.