US Bridges

Creamery Road over West Kill Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Schoharie County, New York · 1 MI W of N Blenheim · Structure no. 000000003355250

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creamery Road over West Kill Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Creamery Road over West Kill Creek in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 97 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 53 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2037. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCreamery Road
CrossesWest Kill Creek
Location1 MI W of N Blenheim
Coordinates42.47169, -74.46058
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2017)
Projected traffic74 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Creamery Road over West Kill Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Creamery Road over West Kill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Creamery Road over West Kill Creek carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Creamery Road over West Kill Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Creamery Road over West Kill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.