US Bridges

Champlin Road over Manor Kill Creek

Fair

Schoharie County, New York · 0.1 MI S of Conesville · Structure no. 000000002228540

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Champlin Road over Manor Kill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Champlin Road over Manor Kill Creek in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 115 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 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 19 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2037. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesChamplin Road
CrossesManor Kill Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Conesville
CountySchoharie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.38581, -74.37491
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (2017)
Projected traffic27 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$487,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Champlin Road over Manor Kill Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Champlin Road over Manor 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Champlin Road over Manor Kill Creek carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Champlin Road over Manor Kill Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Champlin Road over Manor Kill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.