US Bridges

Foulds RD over Otselic River

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 1.9 MI NE of Pitcher · Structure no. 000000003351320

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foulds RD over Otselic River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Foulds RD over Otselic River in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 48 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 67 by 2037. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFoulds RD
CrossesOtselic River
Location1.9 MI NE of Pitcher
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.59847, -75.84112
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2017)
Projected traffic67 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Foulds RD over Otselic River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foulds RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Foulds RD over Otselic River carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Foulds RD over Otselic River?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Foulds RD over Otselic River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.