Telephone RD Ext. over Otselic River
FairCortland County, New York · At Cincinnatus · Structure no. 000000001061180
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 155 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,401
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Telephone RD Ext. over Otselic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Telephone RD Ext. over Otselic River in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 72 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 6 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 1,401 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,961 by 2040. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Telephone RD Ext. over Otselic River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Telephone RD Ext. 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 2023.
How much traffic does Telephone RD Ext. over Otselic River carry?
About 1,401 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Telephone RD Ext. over Otselic River?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Telephone RD Ext. over Otselic River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.