Moyer Road over Otsquago Creek
PoorPosted for loadHerkimer County, New York · .8 MI East of Starkville · Structure no. 000000002204890
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 93
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Moyer Road over Otsquago Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moyer Road 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 93 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2038. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Moyer Road over Otsquago Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Moyer Road 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Moyer Road over Otsquago Creek carry?
About 93 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Moyer Road over Otsquago Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Moyer Road over Otsquago Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.