US Bridges

RTE 992K over Cobleskill Creek

Fair

Schoharie County, New York · E Vil Li of Richmondville · Structure no. 000000001070019

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,132
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 992K over Cobleskill Creek is a steel culvert carrying RTE 992K over Cobleskill Creek in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 2,132 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,589 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 992K
CrossesCobleskill Creek
LocationE Vil Li of Richmondville
RouteInterstate 992K
CountySchoharie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.63955, -74.54692
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,132 (2019)
Projected traffic2,589 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 992K over Cobleskill Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 992K over Cobleskill 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 992K over Cobleskill Creek carry?

About 2,132 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 992K over Cobleskill Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m).

Who owns RTE 992K over Cobleskill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.