US Bridges

RTE 80 over Otsquago Creek

Good

Herkimer County, New York · 6.7M NE JCT Rts 20+80 · Structure no. 000000001030880

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
644
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 80 over Otsquago Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 80 over Otsquago Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 644 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 671 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 80
CrossesOtsquago Creek
Location6.7M NE JCT Rts 20+80
RouteState Highway 80
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.90696, -74.79988
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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
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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 80 over Otsquago Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 80 over Otsquago 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 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 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 80 over Otsquago Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.