US Bridges

Eatonville Road over Otter Creek

PoorPosted for load

Lewis County, New York · 3 Miles East of Glenfield · Structure no. 000000002220400

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eatonville Road over Otter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eatonville Road over Otter Creek in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 3 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 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 57 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesEatonville Road
CrossesOtter Creek
Location3 Miles East of Glenfield
Coordinates43.71447, -75.3434
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2018)
Projected traffic57 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$205,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eatonville Road over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eatonville Road over Otter 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Eatonville Road over Otter Creek carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Eatonville Road over Otter Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Eatonville Road over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.