US Bridges

RTE 80 over Otsquago Creek

Good

Montgomery County, New York · 2.1 MI W JCT Rts 5S & 80 · Structure no. 000000001030940

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
845
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 80 over Otsquago Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 80 over Otsquago Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 845 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,045 by 2041. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesRTE 80
CrossesOtsquago Creek
Location2.1 MI W JCT Rts 5S & 80
RouteState Highway 80
Coordinates42.92781, -74.64626
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic845 (2018)
Projected traffic1,045 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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 80 over Otsquago Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 80 over Otsquago 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 80 over Otsquago Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 80 over Otsquago Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 80 over Otsquago Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.