US Bridges

Wiltse Hill Road over Otsquago Creek

Good

Herkimer County, New York · Wiltse Hill Road over Ots · Structure no. 000000003371950

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wiltse Hill Road over Otsquago Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Wiltse Hill Road over Otsquago Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWiltse Hill Road
CrossesOtsquago Creek
LocationWiltse Hill Road over Ots
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.89493, -74.82671
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$229,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wiltse Hill Road over Otsquago Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wiltse Hill Road 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Wiltse Hill Road over Otsquago Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Wiltse Hill Road over Otsquago Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wiltse Hill Road over Otsquago Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.