Schell Road over Otter Creek
FairPosted for loadJefferson County, New York · 3 MI SE of Theresa · Structure no. 000000003339350
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 55
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Schell Road over Otter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schell Road over Otter Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Schell Road over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.
What condition is Schell Road over Otter Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Schell Road over Otter Creek carry?
About 55 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Schell Road over Otter Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Schell Road over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.