US Bridges

Brookmans Corners over Otsquago Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · 4 MI W of Fort Plain · Structure no. 000000003309490

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Thru
Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
665
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brookmans Corners over Otsquago Creek is a concrete arch - thru carrying Brookmans Corners over Otsquago Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 95 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 665 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 931 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBrookmans Corners
CrossesOtsquago Creek
Location4 MI W of Fort Plain
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.93533, -74.70384
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic665 (2021)
Projected traffic931 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brookmans Corners over Otsquago Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Brookmans Corners 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Brookmans Corners over Otsquago Creek carry?

About 665 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Brookmans Corners over Otsquago Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Brookmans Corners over Otsquago Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.