US Bridges

RTE 146 over Kings Creek

Fair

Schoharie County, New York · 3 MI S of JCT NY-146 & CO · Structure no. 000000001079800

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
578
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 146 over Kings Creek is a steel culvert carrying RTE 146 over Kings Creek in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 578 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 809 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 146
CrossesKings Creek
Location3 MI S of JCT NY-146 & CO
RouteState Highway 146
CountySchoharie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.68647, -74.20647
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck108 ft (33 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic578 (2020)
Projected traffic809 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$180,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 146 over Kings Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 146 over Kings 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 146 over Kings Creek carry?

About 578 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 146 over Kings Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns RTE 146 over Kings Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.