US Bridges

RTE 145 over Lit Schoharie Crk

Fair

Schoharie County, New York · 1.7 MI SE JCT SH145 &SH30 · Structure no. 000000001038260

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,752
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 145 over Lit Schoharie Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 145 over Lit Schoharie Crk in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 76 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 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 2,752 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,769 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 145
CrossesLit Schoharie Crk
Location1.7 MI SE JCT SH145 &SH30
RouteState Highway 145
CountySchoharie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.58104, -74.3172
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,752 (2018)
Projected traffic2,769 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 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$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 145 over Lit Schoharie Crk built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is RTE 145 over Lit Schoharie Crk 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 145 over Lit Schoharie Crk carry?

About 2,752 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 145 over Lit Schoharie Crk?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 145 over Lit Schoharie Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.