Lowe Road over West Creek
PoorPosted for loadSchoharie County, New York · .8 MI W Hyndsville · Structure no. 000000002228670
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lowe Road over West Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lowe Road over West Creek in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2037. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lowe Road over West Creek built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Lowe Road over West Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Lowe Road over West Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Lowe Road over West Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Lowe Road over West Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.