US Bridges

Railroad Avenue over South Grand ST

Good

Schoharie County, New York · Village of Cobleskill · Structure no. 000000002263790

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
138
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Railroad Avenue over South Grand ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Railroad Avenue over South Grand ST in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 95 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 138 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 193 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRailroad Avenue
CrossesSouth Grand ST
LocationVillage of Cobleskill
Coordinates42.67662, -74.48453
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2020)
Projected traffic193 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$759,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Railroad Avenue over South Grand ST built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Railroad Avenue over South Grand ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Railroad Avenue over South Grand ST carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Railroad Avenue over South Grand ST?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Railroad Avenue over South Grand ST?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.