US Bridges

RTE 23 over Otego Creek

Good

Otsego County, New York · 0.5 MI SE West Oneonta · Structure no. 000000001017580

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,775
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 23 over Otego Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 23 over Otego Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,775 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,890 by 2041. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 40.4 mi (65 km).

CarriesRTE 23
CrossesOtego Creek
Location0.5 MI SE West Oneonta
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates42.47071, -75.10843
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,775 (2020)
Projected traffic5,890 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed40.4 mi (65 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$3.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 23 over Otego Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 23 over Otego Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 23 over Otego Creek carry?

About 5,775 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 23 over Otego Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 23 over Otego Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.