Goody Road over Panther Creek
PoorSchoharie County, New York · 3.5 MI SE of West Fulton · Structure no. 000000003354900
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 34
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Goody Road over Panther Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Goody Road over Panther Creek in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 88 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 34 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2037. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Goody Road over Panther Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Goody Road over Panther Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Goody Road over Panther Creek carry?
About 34 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Goody Road over Panther Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Goody Road over Panther Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.