US Bridges

Stillwell Road over Hencoop Creek

Good

Schuyler County, New York · 2.0 MI W of Perry City · Structure no. 000000003332390

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
512
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stillwell Road over Hencoop Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stillwell Road over Hencoop Creek in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 512 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 717 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesStillwell Road
CrossesHencoop Creek
Location2.0 MI W of Perry City
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.484, -76.7326
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic512 (2020)
Projected traffic717 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Stillwell Road over Hencoop Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stillwell Road over Hencoop 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Stillwell Road over Hencoop Creek carry?

About 512 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Stillwell Road over Hencoop Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Stillwell Road over Hencoop Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.