US Bridges

County RD 19A over Lake Creek

Good

Schoharie County, New York · 2 MI N of Livingstonville · Structure no. 000000003354800

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
216
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 19A over Lake Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County RD 19A over Lake Creek in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 216 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 302 by 2037. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCounty RD 19A
CrossesLake Creek
Location2 MI N of Livingstonville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.50891, -74.25396
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating69.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216 (2017)
Projected traffic302 by 2037
Trucks8%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$917,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 19A over Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 19A over Lake 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 19A over Lake Creek carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County RD 19A over Lake Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 19A over Lake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.