Schoharie County Bridge Report Card
Schoharie County scores 71 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Schoharie County, New York
Schoharie County has 175 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 12 rated poor and 11 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 6.9% is at or below the 9.9% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 3,325 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Schoharie County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 71/100 (C). The county has 175 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 12 in poor condition and 11 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 3,325 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 6.9% | 13.7 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.1% of measured traffic | 0.8 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 6.3% | 12.6 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 53 years vs 48 nationally | 2.3 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 306,466 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 6.9% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 9.9% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 6.3% |
| Average Bridge Age | 53 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 3,325 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Schoharie County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntersland Road over Lit Schoharie Crk | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 379 | 1962 |
| Lowe Road over West Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 300 | 1910 |
| Old SH 10 Summit over Bear Gulch Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 170 | 1906 |
| Clinton Circle over Mill Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 146 | 1968 |
| RTE 30a over Cripplebush Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,548 | 1930 |
| County Road 9 over Cobleskill Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 366 | 1928 |
| Cr40 over West Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 131 | 1929 |
| Beards Hollow R over Beards Hollow Br | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 87 | 1939 |
| Dibble Hollow RD over Fly Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 68 | 1935 |
| Creamery Road over West Kill Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 53 | 1928 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.