US Bridges

RTE 80 over Otsquago Creek

Poor

Herkimer County, New York · 4.1MI NE JCT Rts 20+80 · Structure no. 000000001030870

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
644
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 80 over Otsquago Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 80 over Otsquago Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 4 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.

It carries about 644 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 671 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 80
CrossesOtsquago Creek
Location4.1MI NE JCT Rts 20+80
RouteState Highway 80
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.89204, -74.83539
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic644 (2020)
Projected traffic671 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$630,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 80 over Otsquago Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 80 over Otsquago Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 80 over Otsquago Creek carry?

About 644 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 80 over Otsquago Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 80 over Otsquago Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.