US Bridges

Otter Brook Road over Otter Brook

PoorPosted for load

Hamilton County, New York · 9 MI SE of Inlet · Structure no. 000000002263660

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
103
1999 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Otter Brook Road over Otter Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Otter Brook Road over Otter Brook in Hamilton County, New York. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 103 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2019. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOtter Brook Road
CrossesOtter Brook
Location9 MI SE of Inlet
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates43.6523, -74.67578
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (1999)
Projected traffic144 by 2019
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$394,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Otter Brook Road over Otter Brook built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Otter Brook Road over Otter Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Otter Brook Road over Otter Brook carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Otter Brook Road over Otter Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Otter Brook Road over Otter Brook?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.