US Bridges

RTE 443 over Louse Kill Creek

Fair

Schoharie County, New York · 1.9 MI E JCT SH443 & SH30 · Structure no. 000000001094530

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,812
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 443 over Louse Kill Creek is a steel culvert carrying RTE 443 over Louse Kill Creek in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,812 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,890 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 443
CrossesLouse Kill Creek
Location1.9 MI E JCT SH443 & SH30
RouteState Highway 443
CountySchoharie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.67584, -74.26355
Functional classRural Major 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: 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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,812 (2018)
Projected traffic1,890 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$216,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 443 over Louse Kill Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 443 over Louse Kill 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 443 over Louse Kill Creek carry?

About 1,812 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 443 over Louse Kill Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns RTE 443 over Louse Kill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.