US Bridges

Hauverville Road over Lake Creek

Fair

Schoharie County, New York · 1.9 MI NE Livingstonville · Structure no. 000000003354850

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
216
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hauverville Road over Lake Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Hauverville Road over Lake Creek in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 95 years old, older 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 216 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 302 by 2037. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHauverville Road
CrossesLake Creek
Location1.9 MI NE Livingstonville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySchoharie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.51091, -74.22805
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 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 closed5 mi (8 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$557,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hauverville Road over Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Hauverville Road over Lake 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Hauverville Road over Lake Creek carry?

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

How long is Hauverville Road over Lake Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hauverville Road over Lake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.