US Bridges

Walts Road over S B Otsquago Crk

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · 3.0 MI SW of Fort Plain · Structure no. 000000003309600

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
59
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walts Road over S B Otsquago Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walts 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 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 59 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesWalts Road
CrossesS B Otsquago Crk
Location3.0 MI SW of Fort Plain
CountyMontgomery County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.90158, -74.67774
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 inspectionMay 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 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 rating66.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2021)
Projected traffic83 by 2041
Trucks3%
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$349,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walts Road over S B Otsquago Crk built?

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

What condition is Walts 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Walts Road over S B Otsquago Crk carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Walts Road over S B Otsquago Crk?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Walts Road over S B Otsquago Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.