US Bridges

RTE 80 over Otsquago Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · 05MI W JCT Rts 5S+80 · Structure no. 000000001030950

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,909
2020 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 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 1,909 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,362 by 2041. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 80
CrossesOtsquago Creek
Location05MI W JCT Rts 5S+80
RouteState Highway 80
CountyMontgomery County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.92937, -74.63271
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,909 (2020)
Projected traffic2,362 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 80 over Otsquago Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 80 over Otsquago 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 80 over Otsquago Creek carry?

About 1,909 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 80 over Otsquago Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 80 over Otsquago Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.