US Bridges

RTE 80 over Otsquago Creek

Good

Herkimer County, New York · 0.2 MI E JCT Rts 168 & 80 · Structure no. 000000001030910

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
626
2018 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 1992, so it is 33 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 626 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 653 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 80
CrossesOtsquago Creek
Location0.2 MI E JCT Rts 168 & 80
RouteState Highway 80
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.91875, -74.7755
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic626 (2018)
Projected traffic653 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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 1992, making it 33 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 80 over Otsquago Creek carry?

About 626 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 80 over Otsquago Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 80 over Otsquago Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.