US Bridges

RTE 992 over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Otsego County, New York · In Oneonta · Structure no. 000000001004410

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,948
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 992 over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 992 over Norfolk Southern RR in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 9,948 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,084 by 2041. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 992
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationIn Oneonta
RouteCity Street 992
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.45053, -75.06388
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,948 (2017)
Projected traffic12,084 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 992 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 992 over Norfolk Southern RR 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does RTE 992 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 9,948 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 992 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 992 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.