US Bridges

CR27 over Schoharie Creek

Fair

Schoharie County, New York · .1 MI South of Sloansvill · Structure no. 000000003354640

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
304 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,554
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR27 over Schoharie Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR27 over Schoharie Creek in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,554 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,176 by 2037. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR27
CrossesSchoharie Creek
Location.1 MI South of Sloansvill
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySchoharie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.74307, -74.32739
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span303 ft (92.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,554 (2017)
Projected traffic2,176 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$11.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR27 over Schoharie Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR27 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR27 over Schoharie Creek carry?

About 1,554 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR27 over Schoharie Creek?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 303 ft (92.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR27 over Schoharie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.