US Bridges

North Otto Road over Waterman Brook

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 4.1 MI NW of Brooklyn · Structure no. 000000003322930

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
211
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Otto Road over Waterman Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying North Otto Road over Waterman Brook in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 211 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 295 by 2037. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

CarriesNorth Otto Road
CrossesWaterman Brook
Location4.1 MI NW of Brooklyn
Coordinates42.44566, -78.82651
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic211 (2017)
Projected traffic295 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Otto Road over Waterman Brook built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Otto Road over Waterman Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does North Otto Road over Waterman Brook carry?

About 211 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North Otto Road over Waterman Brook?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns North Otto Road over Waterman Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.