US Bridges

RTE 80 over Otsquene Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · 3.7 MI W JCT Rts 5S & 80 · Structure no. 000000001030930

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
845
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 80 over Otsquene Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 80 over Otsquene Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 845 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 881 by 2041. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 80
CrossesOtsquene Creek
Location3.7 MI W JCT Rts 5S & 80
RouteState Highway 80
CountyMontgomery County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.93157, -74.67243
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic845 (2018)
Projected traffic881 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 80 over Otsquene Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 80 over Otsquene Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 80 over Otsquene Creek carry?

About 845 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 80 over Otsquene Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 80 over Otsquene Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.