US Bridges

County Road 18 over Bear Kill

Fair

Schoharie County, New York · 1.5 MI NE of Conesville · Structure no. 000000003355010

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
191
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 18 over Bear Kill is a concrete slab carrying County Road 18 over Bear Kill in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 191 vehicles a day, projected to reach 267 by 2037. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 18
CrossesBear Kill
Location1.5 MI NE of Conesville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySchoharie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.39986, -74.35898
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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic191 (2017)
Projected traffic267 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$695,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 18 over Bear Kill built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 18 over Bear 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 18 over Bear Kill carry?

About 191 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is County Road 18 over Bear Kill?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 18 over Bear Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.