US Bridges

RTE 80 over Otselic Creek

Good

Madison County, New York · 6MI W JCT Rts 80 & 26 · Structure no. 000000001030670

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,301
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 80 over Otselic Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 80 over Otselic Creek in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 1,301 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,357 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 35.4 mi (57 km).

CarriesRTE 80
CrossesOtselic Creek
Location6MI W JCT Rts 80 & 26
RouteState Highway 80
Coordinates42.77405, -75.74491
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,301 (2020)
Projected traffic1,357 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed35.4 mi (57 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$690,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 80 over Otselic Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 80 over Otselic 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 80 over Otselic Creek carry?

About 1,301 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is RTE 80 over Otselic Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 80 over Otselic Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.