RTE 51 over Wharton Creek
FairOtsego County, New York · 3 MI N West Burlington · Structure no. 000000001026440
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 250 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 713
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 51 over Wharton Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 51 over Wharton Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 713 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 743 by 2041. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 51 over Wharton Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 51 over Wharton Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 51 over Wharton Creek carry?
About 713 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE 51 over Wharton Creek?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 51 over Wharton Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.