US Bridges

Keesler Corners RD over S Br Otsquago Ck

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · 3 MI SW of Fort Plain · Structure no. 000000003309570

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keesler Corners RD over S Br Otsquago Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Keesler Corners RD over S Br Otsquago Ck in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 6 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 119 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesKeesler Corners RD
CrossesS Br Otsquago Ck
Location3 MI SW of Fort Plain
Coordinates42.90912, -74.68598
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2021)
Projected traffic119 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$397,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Keesler Corners RD over S Br Otsquago Ck built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Keesler Corners RD over S Br Otsquago Ck 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Keesler Corners RD over S Br Otsquago Ck carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Keesler Corners RD over S Br Otsquago Ck?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Keesler Corners RD over S Br Otsquago Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.