US Bridges

Freysbush Road over S B Otsquago Crk

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · 3.5 MI W of Ft Plain · Structure no. 000000003309500

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
114
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freysbush Road over S B Otsquago Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Freysbush Road over S B Otsquago Crk in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 114 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesFreysbush Road
CrossesS B Otsquago Crk
Location3.5 MI W of Ft Plain
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.92662, -74.69858
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2019)
Projected traffic160 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$696,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Freysbush Road over S B Otsquago Crk built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Freysbush Road over S B Otsquago Crk 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 Freysbush Road over S B Otsquago Crk carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Freysbush Road over S B Otsquago Crk?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Freysbush Road over S B Otsquago Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.