US Bridges

Durham Road over Manor Kill

Fair

Schoharie County, New York · .1 Mile S of Manor Kill · Structure no. 000000003354970

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
252
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Durham Road over Manor Kill is a wood or timber slab carrying Durham Road over Manor Kill in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 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 252 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 353 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDurham Road
CrossesManor Kill
Location.1 Mile S of Manor Kill
Coordinates42.38916, -74.32156
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2019)
Projected traffic353 by 2039
Trucks14%
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$456,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Durham Road over Manor Kill built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Durham Road over Manor Kill 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Durham Road over Manor Kill carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Durham Road over Manor Kill?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Durham Road over Manor Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.