US Bridges

Pickett Hill Road over Fox Creek

Good

Schoharie County, New York · 0.1 M S of Nys 443 · Structure no. 000000003354660

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
118 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
431
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pickett Hill Road over Fox Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pickett Hill Road over Fox Creek in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 431 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 603 by 2037. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPickett Hill Road
CrossesFox Creek
Location0.1 M S of Nys 443
Coordinates42.66066, -74.23548
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic431 (2017)
Projected traffic603 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pickett Hill Road over Fox Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pickett Hill Road over Fox 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pickett Hill Road over Fox Creek carry?

About 431 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Pickett Hill Road over Fox Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pickett Hill Road over Fox Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.