US Bridges

RTE 990 over Schoharie Creek

Fair

Schoharie County, New York · .3 M W of Town of Gilboa · Structure no. 000000002050230

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
226 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
952
2018 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

RTE 990 over Schoharie Creek is a steel arch - thru carrying RTE 990 over Schoharie Creek in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 952 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,333 by 2038. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 990
CrossesSchoharie Creek
Location.3 M W of Town of Gilboa
CountySchoharie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.39775, -74.44985
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span224 ft (68.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic952 (2018)
Projected traffic1,333 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$8.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 990 over Schoharie Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 990 over Schoharie 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 990 over Schoharie Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 990 over Schoharie Creek?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 224 ft (68.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 990 over Schoharie Creek?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.