US Bridges

RTE 357 over Susquehanna River

Fair

Otsego County, New York · JCT RTE 357+SUSQUEHANNA R · Structure no. 000000001004360

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
281 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,790
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 357 over Susquehanna River is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 357 over Susquehanna River in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 90 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 1,790 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,214 by 2041. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 357
CrossesSusquehanna River
LocationJCT RTE 357+SUSQUEHANNA R
RouteState Highway 357
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.33096, -75.29902
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,790 (2016)
Projected traffic2,214 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$9.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 357 over Susquehanna River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is RTE 357 over Susquehanna River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 357 over Susquehanna River carry?

About 1,790 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 357 over Susquehanna River?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 357 over Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.