Schuyler County Bridge Report Card
Schuyler County scores 73 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Schuyler County, New York
Schuyler County has 100 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 7 rated poor and 6 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 7.0% is at or below the 9.9% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 3,034 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Schuyler County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 73/100 (C). The county has 100 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 7 in poor condition and 6 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 3,034 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 | 7.0% | 14.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.9% of measured traffic | 1.4 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 6.0% | 12.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 42 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 159,286 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 | 7.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 9.9% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 6.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 42 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 3,034 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Schuyler County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton Hanlon RD over Deckertown Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 323 | 1931 |
| Hornby Road over Trib Post Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 253 | 1941 |
| Culver Road over Taughannock Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 67 | 1936 |
| County Road 16 over Trib Meads Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,135 | 1969 |
| County Road 1 over Bolter Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 955 | 1938 |
| County Road 6 over Cayuta Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 177 | 1940 |
| Fitzpatrick Road over Trib.catharine CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 124 | 1986 |
| Dolphsburg RD over Dolphsburg Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 82 | 1936 |
| Burr Road over Bolter Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 50 | 1987 |
| Mark Smith Road over Logan Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 31 | 1936 |
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.