US Bridges

CR 32A over West Creek

Good

Schoharie County, New York · 2 MI SW of Cobleskill · Structure no. 000000003355090

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,873
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 32A over West Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 32A over West Creek in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,873 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,622 by 2034. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 32A
CrossesWest Creek
Location2 MI SW of Cobleskill
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.66287, -74.51181
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating87 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,873 (2014)
Projected traffic2,622 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 32A over West Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 32A over West 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 32A over West Creek carry?

About 1,873 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 32A over West Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns CR 32A over West Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.