US Bridges

Butts Xing-Ots RD over Charlotte Creek

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 1.7 MI NE of Davenport · Structure no. 000000003352140

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
827
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butts Xing-Ots RD over Charlotte Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Butts Xing-Ots RD over Charlotte Creek in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 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 827 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,158 by 2036. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesButts Xing-Ots RD
CrossesCharlotte Creek
Location1.7 MI NE of Davenport
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.48328, -74.81574
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic827 (2016)
Projected traffic1,158 by 2036
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Butts Xing-Ots RD over Charlotte Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Butts Xing-Ots RD over Charlotte Creek 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 Butts Xing-Ots RD over Charlotte Creek carry?

About 827 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Butts Xing-Ots RD over Charlotte Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Butts Xing-Ots RD over Charlotte Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.