FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CREAMERY ROAD

Carrying CREAMERY ROAD over WEST KILL CREEK

1 MI W OF N BLENHEIM, Schoharie, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
4 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CREAMERY ROAD

The CREAMERY ROAD bridge in Schoharie, New York carries CREAMERY ROAD over WEST KILL CREEK. It was built in 1928, making it 98 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1989, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 18.6 meters (61 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 53 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 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 3.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How CREAMERY ROAD compares

▼ 38.3
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of New York bridges
173
Bridges in Schoharie · 14 in Poor condition
CREAMERY ROAD 3.6 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
23.5 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
12.0
Essentiality /15
11.5
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
3.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1928
Last Reconstructed
1989
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
18.6 m (61 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
53 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003355250

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CREAMERY ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare CREAMERY ROAD 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 CREAMERY ROAD?

CREAMERY ROAD in Schoharie, New York has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CREAMERY ROAD inspected?

CREAMERY ROAD'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 53 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CREAMERY ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CREAMERY ROAD?

CREAMERY ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 3.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CREAMERY ROAD?

CREAMERY ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CREAMERY ROAD and does age affect safety?

CREAMERY ROAD was built in 1928, making it 98 years old and last reconstructed in 1989.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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