US Bridges

Mill Road over Otselic River

Fair

Madison County, New York · 1.75 MI S of Georgetown · Structure no. 000000003308350

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Road over Otselic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mill Road over Otselic River in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 93 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.

It carries about 53 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMill Road
CrossesOtselic River
Location1.75 MI S of Georgetown
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.74281, -75.73645
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2021)
Projected traffic74 by 2041
Trucks4%
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$475,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Road over Otselic River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Mill Road over Otselic River 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 Mill Road over Otselic River carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mill Road over Otselic River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Road over Otselic River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.