US Bridges

Hessville Road over S Br Otsquago Crk

Good

Montgomery County, New York · 3.5 SW of Fort Plain · Structure no. 000000003309520

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
287
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hessville Road over S Br Otsquago Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hessville Road over S Br Otsquago Crk in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 287 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 402 by 2037. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHessville Road
CrossesS Br Otsquago Crk
Location3.5 SW of Fort Plain
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.9022, -74.69111
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic287 (2017)
Projected traffic402 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$704,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hessville Road over S Br Otsquago Crk built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hessville Road over S Br Otsquago Crk 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 Hessville Road over S Br Otsquago Crk carry?

About 287 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Hessville Road over S Br Otsquago Crk?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Hessville Road over S Br Otsquago Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.