US Bridges

Pickle Hill RD over N Br Otsquago Ck

Good

Montgomery County, New York · 2.3 MI E of Fort Plain · Structure no. 000000003309580

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
203
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pickle Hill RD over N Br Otsquago Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pickle Hill RD over N Br Otsquago Ck in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 203 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 284 by 2037. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPickle Hill RD
CrossesN Br Otsquago Ck
Location2.3 MI E of Fort Plain
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.93846, -74.68337
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic203 (2017)
Projected traffic284 by 2037
Trucks15%
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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pickle Hill RD over N Br Otsquago Ck built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pickle Hill 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 October 2023.

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

About 203 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Pickle Hill RD over N Br Otsquago Ck?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pickle Hill RD over N Br Otsquago Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.