US Bridges

Debritko Road over Fox Creek

Fair

Schoharie County, New York · 1 MI NW Gallupville · Structure no. 000000003354650

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Debritko Road over Fox Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Debritko Road over Fox Creek in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2037. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesDebritko Road
CrossesFox Creek
Location1 MI NW Gallupville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.67345, -74.254
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2017)
Projected traffic182 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Debritko Road over Fox Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Debritko Road over Fox 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Debritko Road over Fox Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Debritko Road over Fox Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Debritko Road over Fox Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.