US Bridges

County Road 53 over Keyser Kill Creek

Fair

Schoharie County, New York · 2 MI East of Breakabeen · Structure no. 000000003354890

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
147 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
390
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 53 over Keyser Kill Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 53 over Keyser Kill Creek in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 546 by 2037. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 53
CrossesKeyser Kill Creek
Location2 MI East of Breakabeen
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySchoharie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.51996, -74.39105
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2017)
Projected traffic546 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 53 over Keyser Kill Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 53 over Keyser Kill 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 53 over Keyser Kill Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 53 over Keyser Kill Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 53 over Keyser Kill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.