Otisco Valley Road over Van Benthuysen Brook
FairOnondaga County, New York · .1 MI N Amber on Otisco L · Structure no. 000000003312990
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,892
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Otisco Valley Road over Van Benthuysen Brook is a concrete slab carrying Otisco Valley Road over Van Benthuysen Brook in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,892 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,645 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Otisco Valley Road over Van Benthuysen Brook built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Otisco Valley Road over Van Benthuysen Brook 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 2024.
How much traffic does Otisco Valley Road over Van Benthuysen Brook carry?
About 1,892 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Otisco Valley Road over Van Benthuysen Brook?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Otisco Valley Road over Van Benthuysen Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.