US Bridges

CR 43 over Wharton Hollow Creek

Fair

Schoharie County, New York · 7.0 Mi.W.Of N.Blenheim · Structure no. 000000003355300

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
86
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 43 over Wharton Hollow Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 43 over Wharton Hollow Creek in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 88 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 86 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

CarriesCR 43
CrossesWharton Hollow Creek
Location7.0 Mi.W.Of N.Blenheim
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.50554, -74.55177
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2018)
Projected traffic120 by 2038
Trucks8%
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$479,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 43 over Wharton Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is CR 43 over Wharton Hollow 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 43 over Wharton Hollow Creek carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 43 over Wharton Hollow Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 43 over Wharton Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.