US Bridges

Upper Lisle Road over Otselic River

FairPosted for load

Broome County, New York · 0.1 MI West of Lisle · Structure no. 000000003349680

Built
1902
123 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
186 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
264
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Lisle Road over Otselic River is a steel truss - thru carrying Upper Lisle Road over Otselic River in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1902 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 123 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 264 vehicles a day, projected to reach 370 by 2040. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesUpper Lisle Road
CrossesOtselic River
Location0.1 MI West of Lisle
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.39671, -75.95991
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span181 ft (55.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic264 (2020)
Projected traffic370 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Upper Lisle Road over Otselic River built?

It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Upper Lisle Road over Otselic River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Upper Lisle Road over Otselic River carry?

About 264 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Upper Lisle Road over Otselic River?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 181 ft (55.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Lisle Road over Otselic River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.