US Bridges

RTE 7 over Otsdawa Creek

Poor

Otsego County, New York · At Otego · Structure no. 000000001003950

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,045
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 7 over Otsdawa Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying RTE 7 over Otsdawa Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,045 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,176 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 7
CrossesOtsdawa Creek
LocationAt Otego
RouteState Highway 7
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.39994, -75.17167
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,045 (2020)
Projected traffic3,176 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 7 over Otsdawa Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 7 over Otsdawa Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 7 over Otsdawa Creek carry?

About 3,045 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 7 over Otsdawa Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 7 over Otsdawa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.