Hessville Road over S Br Otsquago Ck
PoorMontgomery County, New York · 3.0 MI E of Fort Plain · Structure no. 000000003309450
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 287
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hessville Road over S Br Otsquago Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hessville Road over S Br Otsquago Ck in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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.
It carries about 287 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 402 by 2037. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hessville Road over S Br Otsquago Ck built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hessville Road over S Br Otsquago Ck 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Hessville Road over S Br Otsquago Ck carry?
About 287 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Hessville Road over S Br Otsquago Ck?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Hessville Road over S Br Otsquago Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.