US Bridges

Otego Street over Ouleout Creek

Good

Delaware County, New York · 0.6MI N of Franklin · Structure no. 000000003352390

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
143 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
814
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Otego Street over Ouleout Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Otego Street over Ouleout Creek in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 814 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,140 by 2038. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesOtego Street
CrossesOuleout Creek
Location0.6MI N of Franklin
Coordinates42.34678, -75.16703
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic814 (2018)
Projected traffic1,140 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Otego Street over Ouleout Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Otego Street over Ouleout Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Otego Street over Ouleout Creek carry?

About 814 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Otego Street over Ouleout Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Otego Street over Ouleout Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.