RTE 51 over Small Brook
FairOtsego County, New York · 0.6 MI N of West Exeter · Structure no. 000000001026460
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 501
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 51 over Small Brook is a concrete slab carrying RTE 51 over Small Brook in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 501 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 522 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 51 over Small Brook built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 51 over Small Brook 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 Small Brook carry?
About 501 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is RTE 51 over Small Brook?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 51 over Small Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.