US Bridges

RTE 163 over Otsquago Crk

Good

Montgomery County, New York · 0.02M W JCT Rts 163&80 · Structure no. 000000001038840

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,529
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 163 over Otsquago Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 163 over Otsquago Crk in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,529 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,891 by 2041. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 163
CrossesOtsquago Crk
Location0.02M W JCT Rts 163&80
RouteState Highway 163
CountyMontgomery County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.92947, -74.62555
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,529 (2020)
Projected traffic1,891 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 163 over Otsquago Crk built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 163 over Otsquago Crk 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 163 over Otsquago Crk carry?

About 1,529 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 163 over Otsquago Crk?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 163 over Otsquago Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.