US Bridges

County Road 16 over West Kill Creek

Fair

Schoharie County, New York · 3.2 MI NE of Jefferson · Structure no. 000000003364370

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
232
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 16 over West Kill Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Road 16 over West Kill Creek in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 232 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2037. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 16
CrossesWest Kill Creek
Location3.2 MI NE of Jefferson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySchoharie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.50424, -74.57899
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic232 (2017)
Projected traffic325 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$133,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 16 over West Kill Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 16 over West Kill 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 16 over West Kill Creek carry?

About 232 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 16 over West Kill Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns County Road 16 over West Kill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.