US Bridges

Mill Road over Otselic River

Good

Chenango County, New York · .3 MI E of SH 26/N.PITCHR · Structure no. 000000003351330

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Road over Otselic River is a steel truss - thru carrying Mill Road over Otselic River in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 32 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2039. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMill Road
CrossesOtselic River
Location.3 MI E of SH 26/N.PITCHR
Coordinates42.61973, -75.81512
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2019)
Projected traffic45 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Road over Otselic River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Road over Otselic River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Mill Road over Otselic River carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mill Road over Otselic River?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Road over Otselic River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.