Bids Should Go Out for Schoharie Bridge in Spring

By David Avitabile

SCHOHARIE - Progress is being made to replace the antiquated Schoharie Bridge.

"The current status of the Schoharie Bridge Project is that engineering is currently underway and solicitation for bids will begin in the Spring of 2026," Lois Goblet, the chief of staff for state Assemblyman Chris Tague, announced last week.

In late November 2024, U.S. Senator Charles Schumer announced a series of aid packages including replacing the Bridge Street span.

Senator Schumer highlighted the nearly $12 million project to replace the Bridge Street bridge over the Schoharie creek in Schoharie from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

"The Bridge Street bridge is a vital connector in Schoharie County but after 100 years of use, it’s nearing the end of its useful life," he said The federal funding secured by the Senate will help the county build a new bridge increasing safety and creating jobs. New York State has put a weight restriction on the span due to its condition and the county is concerned that further disrepair would eventually be limited to use by emergency vehicles, the Senator added.

"The nearest bridge is approximately 10 miles away adding 20 minutes in commute time," if there were a closure, he noted, The Senator also said that farm vehicles use the bridge regularly and the bridge is vital to the county's thriving agricultural community and economy.