Howes Cave Road over Cobleskill Creek
GoodSchoharie County, New York · 4.6 MI E of Cobleskill · Structure no. 000000003355020
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 71
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Howes Cave Road over Cobleskill Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Howes Cave Road over Cobleskill Creek in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 71 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 99 by 2037. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| 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 Howes Cave Road over Cobleskill Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is Howes Cave Road over Cobleskill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Howes Cave Road over Cobleskill Creek carry?
About 71 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Howes Cave Road over Cobleskill Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Howes Cave Road over Cobleskill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.