US Bridges

RTE 168 over Trib Otsquago Crk

Good

Herkimer County, New York · .3 MI NW JCT SH80 & SH168 · Structure no. 000000001039040

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
167
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 168 over Trib Otsquago Crk is a concrete frame carrying RTE 168 over Trib Otsquago Crk in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 167 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 234 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesRTE 168
CrossesTrib Otsquago Crk
Location.3 MI NW JCT SH80 & SH168
RouteState Highway 168
Coordinates42.91943, -74.78275
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2018)
Projected traffic234 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$701,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 168 over Trib Otsquago Crk built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 168 over Trib Otsquago Crk 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 168 over Trib Otsquago Crk carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is RTE 168 over Trib Otsquago Crk?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 168 over Trib Otsquago Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.