US Bridges

Gridley Road over Lit Schoharie Crk

Fair

Schoharie County, New York · 4 MI SE of Middleburg · Structure no. 000000003354740

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gridley Road over Lit Schoharie Crk is a steel truss - thru carrying Gridley Road over Lit Schoharie Crk in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2037. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesGridley Road
CrossesLit Schoharie Crk
Location4 MI SE of Middleburg
CountySchoharie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.56937, -74.26677
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2017)
Projected traffic84 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gridley Road over Lit Schoharie Crk built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gridley Road over Lit Schoharie Crk 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Gridley Road over Lit Schoharie Crk carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Gridley Road over Lit Schoharie Crk?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Gridley Road over Lit Schoharie Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.