US Bridges

Bridge Street over Schoharie Creek

Fair

Schoharie County, New York · 0.6 MI NW of JCT SR 30 & · Structure no. 000000003354610

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
275 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,122
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Street over Schoharie Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Bridge Street over Schoharie Creek in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 97 years old, older 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 2,122 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,213 by 2041. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesBridge Street
CrossesSchoharie Creek
Location0.6 MI NW of JCT SR 30 &
Coordinates42.66541, -74.32604
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (3.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,122 (2021)
Projected traffic2,213 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge Street over Schoharie Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Bridge Street over Schoharie 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Bridge Street over Schoharie Creek carry?

About 2,122 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bridge Street over Schoharie Creek?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Street over Schoharie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.