H Moyer Road over Otsquago Creek
PoorClosed to trafficMontgomery County, New York · 2.0 MI NE of Starkville · Structure no. 000000002205240
- Built
- 1889
- 136 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
H Moyer Road over Otsquago Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying H Moyer Road over Otsquago Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1889 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 136 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 4 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was H Moyer Road over Otsquago Creek built?
It was built in 1889, making it 136 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is H Moyer Road over Otsquago Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does H Moyer Road over Otsquago Creek carry?
About 4 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is H Moyer Road over Otsquago Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns H Moyer Road over Otsquago Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.