RTE 80 over Wharton Creek
FairOtsego County, New York · 1.4 MI E JCT Rts 80 & 8 · Structure no. 000000001030820
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 346 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,923
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 80 over Wharton Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 80 over Wharton Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,923 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,006 by 2041. The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 80 over Wharton Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 80 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 80 over Wharton Creek carry?
About 1,923 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is RTE 80 over Wharton Creek?
The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 80 over Wharton Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.