US Bridges

County Road 63 over West Creek

Good

Schoharie County, New York · .1 Mile W of Hyndsville · Structure no. 000000003355220

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
106
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 63 over West Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 63 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 106 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 148 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 63
CrossesWest Creek
Location.1 Mile W of Hyndsville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySchoharie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.68603, -74.56365
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2021)
Projected traffic148 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$774,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 63 over West Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 63 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 County Road 63 over West Creek carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is County Road 63 over West Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 63 over West Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.