US Bridges

Park Place over Mill Creek

Fair

Schoharie County, New York · Village of Cobleskill · Structure no. 000000003355050

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Place over Mill Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Park Place over Mill Creek in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 94 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 294 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPark Place
CrossesMill Creek
LocationVillage of Cobleskill
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.67734, -74.48601
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2021)
Projected traffic294 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$637,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Place over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Park Place over Mill 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Park Place over Mill Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Park Place over Mill Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Park Place over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.