US Bridges

Podpadic Road over Cobleskill Creek

Fair

Schoharie County, New York · 1.8 MI NE of Richmondvlle · Structure no. 000000002228630

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
135
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Podpadic Road over Cobleskill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Podpadic Road over Cobleskill Creek in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 189 by 2039. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesPodpadic Road
CrossesCobleskill Creek
Location1.8 MI NE of Richmondvlle
CountySchoharie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.64864, -74.53741
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2019)
Projected traffic189 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$761,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Podpadic Road over Cobleskill Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Podpadic Road 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Podpadic Road over Cobleskill Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Podpadic Road over Cobleskill Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Podpadic Road over Cobleskill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.