US Bridges

County Road 16 over Pine Creek

Fair

Schuyler County, New York · 1.5 MI SW of Int. With CO · Structure no. 000000003332610

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,135
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 16 over Pine Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying County Road 16 over Pine Creek in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 1,135 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,184 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 16
CrossesPine Creek
Location1.5 MI SW of Int. With CO
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySchuyler County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.29626, -77.06194
Functional classRural Major 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.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating39 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,135 (2020)
Projected traffic1,184 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$651,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 16 over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 16 over Pine 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 16 over Pine Creek carry?

About 1,135 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is County Road 16 over Pine Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 16 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.