US Bridges

County Road 2 over Mill Creek

Good

Schoharie County, New York · 2.5 MI West of N.Blenheim · Structure no. 000000003355280

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
266
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 2 over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 2 over Mill Creek in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 266 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 372 by 2037. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 2
CrossesMill Creek
Location2.5 MI West of N.Blenheim
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySchoharie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.47309, -74.48622
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic266 (2017)
Projected traffic372 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 2 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 2 over Mill 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 2 over Mill Creek carry?

About 266 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 2 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 2 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.