US Bridges

Pine Grove Road over Otter Creek

Good

Lewis County, New York · 1.9 MI E of Glenfield · Structure no. 000000003339880

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
786
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Grove Road over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pine Grove Road over Otter Creek in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 64 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 786 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2035. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPine Grove Road
CrossesOtter Creek
Location1.9 MI E of Glenfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.71752, -75.36652
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic786 (2015)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$747,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Grove Road over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Pine Grove Road over Otter 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pine Grove Road over Otter Creek carry?

About 786 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pine Grove Road over Otter Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Grove Road over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.