US Bridges

Otsego CO Line RD over Simpsonville Crk

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 0.1 MI W of Otsego CO Lne · Structure no. 000000003369050

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
540
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Otsego CO Line RD over Simpsonville Crk is a concrete slab carrying Otsego CO Line RD over Simpsonville Crk in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 756 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesOtsego CO Line RD
CrossesSimpsonville Crk
Location0.1 MI W of Otsego CO Lne
Coordinates42.50421, -74.78169
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2016)
Projected traffic756 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Otsego CO Line RD over Simpsonville Crk built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Otsego CO Line RD over Simpsonville Crk 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Otsego CO Line RD over Simpsonville Crk carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Otsego CO Line RD over Simpsonville Crk?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Otsego CO Line RD over Simpsonville Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.