US Bridges

Patrick Road over West Creek

Poor

Schoharie County, New York · .1 MI South of Hyndsville · Structure no. 000000002228680

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patrick Road over West Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Patrick Road over West Creek in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 125 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.

It carries about 43 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPatrick Road
CrossesWest Creek
Location.1 MI South of Hyndsville
CountySchoharie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.68269, -74.5576
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2021)
Projected traffic60 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Patrick Road over West Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Patrick 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Patrick Road over West Creek carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Patrick Road over West Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Patrick Road over West Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.