US Bridges

Pleasant Valley Ro over Pleasant Valley Creek

Good

Schoharie County, New York · 1.3 MI W JCT SR 30 & Plea · Structure no. 000000002271240

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Valley Ro over Pleasant Valley Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Pleasant Valley Ro over Pleasant Valley Creek in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2037. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesPleasant Valley Ro
CrossesPleasant Valley Creek
Location1.3 MI W JCT SR 30 & Plea
Coordinates42.56663, -74.41829
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9 (2017)
Projected traffic13 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township 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$262,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Valley Ro over Pleasant Valley Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Valley Ro over Pleasant Valley Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Pleasant Valley Ro over Pleasant Valley Creek carry?

About 9 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Valley Ro over Pleasant Valley Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m).

Who owns Pleasant Valley Ro over Pleasant Valley Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.