OLD SH 10 SUMMIT
Carrying OLD SH 10 SUMMIT over BEAR GULCH CREEK
OLD STATE HWY 10, Schoharie, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OLD SH 10 SUMMIT
The OLD SH 10 SUMMIT bridge in Schoharie, New York carries OLD SH 10 SUMMIT over BEAR GULCH CREEK. It was built in 1906, making it 120 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1957, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 170 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OLD SH 10 SUMMIT compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1906
- Last Reconstructed
- 1957
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 7.6 m (25 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.3 m (37 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 170 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000001007860
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
OLD SH 10 SUMMIT is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare OLD SH 10 SUMMIT against other structures in Schoharie and across New York. New York bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for OLD SH 10 SUMMIT?
OLD SH 10 SUMMIT in Schoharie, New York has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OLD SH 10 SUMMIT inspected?
OLD SH 10 SUMMIT's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 170 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD SH 10 SUMMIT is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for OLD SH 10 SUMMIT?
OLD SH 10 SUMMIT has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OLD SH 10 SUMMIT?
OLD SH 10 SUMMIT is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is OLD SH 10 SUMMIT and does age affect safety?
OLD SH 10 SUMMIT was built in 1906, making it 120 years old and last reconstructed in 1957.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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