US Bridges

Bush Street over Cobleskill Creek

Fair

Schoharie County, New York · .1 MI West of Jamesville · Structure no. 000000003355230

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bush Street over Cobleskill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bush Street over Cobleskill Creek in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBush Street
CrossesCobleskill Creek
Location.1 MI West of Jamesville
Coordinates42.70259, -74.58072
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2019)
Projected traffic112 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$818,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bush Street over Cobleskill Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bush Street over Cobleskill 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Bush Street over Cobleskill Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bush Street over Cobleskill Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Bush Street over Cobleskill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.