US Bridges

County Road 13 over Otselic River

Good

Chenango County, New York · In South Otselic · Structure no. 000000003351640

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
902
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 13 over Otselic River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 13 over Otselic River in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 902 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2036. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 13
CrossesOtselic River
LocationIn South Otselic
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.64743, -75.78288
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic902 (2016)
Projected traffic1,263 by 2036
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 County Road 13 over Otselic River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 13 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 County Road 13 over Otselic River carry?

About 902 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 13 over Otselic River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 13 over Otselic River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.