US Bridges

Lowe Road over Trib West Creek

Fair

Schoharie County, New York · .2 MI South of Dorloo · Structure no. 000000002228660

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
280
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lowe Road over Trib West Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lowe Road over Trib West Creek in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 53 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 392 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLowe Road
CrossesTrib West Creek
Location.2 MI South of Dorloo
Coordinates42.71198, -74.62004
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2017)
Projected traffic392 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$542,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lowe Road over Trib West Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Lowe Road over Trib West 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lowe Road over Trib West Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Lowe Road over Trib West Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lowe Road over Trib West Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.