US Bridges

RTE 990V over Bear Kill

Fair

Schoharie County, New York · In Town of Conesville · Structure no. 000000001050240

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
952
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 990V over Bear Kill is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 990V over Bear Kill in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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.

It carries about 952 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,333 by 2038. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 990V
CrossesBear Kill
LocationIn Town of Conesville
RouteState Highway 990V
CountySchoharie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.38679, -74.37648
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic952 (2018)
Projected traffic1,333 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 990V over Bear Kill built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 990V over Bear Kill 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 990V over Bear Kill carry?

About 952 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 990V over Bear Kill?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 990V over Bear Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.