US Bridges

RTE 51 over Bingham RD Creek

Fair

Otsego County, New York · 2.3 MI SW of West Exeter · Structure no. 000000001026450

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
494
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 51 over Bingham RD Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 51 over Bingham RD Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 5 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 494 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 515 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 51
CrossesBingham RD Creek
Location2.3 MI SW of West Exeter
RouteState Highway 51
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.77424, -75.17213
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic494 (2020)
Projected traffic515 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$496,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 51 over Bingham RD Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 51 over Bingham RD 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 51 over Bingham RD Creek carry?

About 494 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 51 over Bingham RD Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 51 over Bingham RD Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.