US Bridges

CR 62 over Otselic River

Good

Madison County, New York · 2.0 MI NE of Georgetown · Structure no. 000000003308380

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
293
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 62 over Otselic River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 62 over Otselic River in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 293 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCR 62
CrossesOtselic River
Location2.0 MI NE of Georgetown
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.79049, -75.71543
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic293 (2021)
Projected traffic410 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$495,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 62 over Otselic River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 62 over Otselic River 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 62 over Otselic River carry?

About 293 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 62 over Otselic River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 62 over Otselic River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.