US Bridges

County Road 36 over Lit Schoharie Crk

Good

Schoharie County, New York · 1 MI S of Middleburg · Structure no. 000000003354760

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
884
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 36 over Lit Schoharie Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 36 over Lit Schoharie Crk in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 884 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,238 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesCounty Road 36
CrossesLit Schoharie Crk
Location1 MI S of Middleburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.588, -74.33638
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic884 (2020)
Projected traffic1,238 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 County Road 36 over Lit Schoharie Crk built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 36 over Lit Schoharie Crk 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 36 over Lit Schoharie Crk carry?

About 884 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 36 over Lit Schoharie Crk?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 36 over Lit Schoharie Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.