US Bridges

Paris RD over N Br Otsquago Ck

Good

Montgomery County, New York · 4.0 MI NE of Starkville · Structure no. 000000003309480

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
84
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paris RD over N Br Otsquago Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Paris RD over N Br Otsquago Ck in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 84 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2037. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesParis RD
CrossesN Br Otsquago Ck
Location4.0 MI NE of Starkville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.95561, -74.70803
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2017)
Projected traffic118 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$961,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paris RD over N Br Otsquago Ck built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paris RD over N Br Otsquago Ck 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Paris RD over N Br Otsquago Ck carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Paris RD over N Br Otsquago Ck?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Paris RD over N Br Otsquago Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.