US Bridges

Pleasant Vlley RD over Trib Schoharie Ck

Fair

Schoharie County, New York · 0.6 MI W of JCT NY-30 & P · Structure no. 000000003355320

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Vlley RD over Trib Schoharie Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasant Vlley RD over Trib Schoharie Ck in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 78 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 5 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 9 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2037. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesPleasant Vlley RD
CrossesTrib Schoharie Ck
Location0.6 MI W of JCT NY-30 & P
Coordinates42.56848, -74.40614
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9 (2017)
Projected traffic13 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$750,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Vlley RD over Trib Schoharie Ck built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Pleasant Vlley RD over Trib Schoharie Ck 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pleasant Vlley RD over Trib Schoharie Ck carry?

About 9 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Vlley RD over Trib Schoharie Ck?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Vlley RD over Trib Schoharie Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.