US Bridges

RTE 80 over Wharton Creek

Fair

Otsego County, New York · 0.6 MI S of Edmeston · Structure no. 000000001030830

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,174
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 80 over Wharton Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 80 over Wharton Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 1,174 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,224 by 2041. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 80
CrossesWharton Creek
Location0.6 MI S of Edmeston
RouteState Highway 80
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.68888, -75.24119
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,174 (2020)
Projected traffic1,224 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 80 over Wharton Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 80 over Wharton Creek carry?

About 1,174 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 80 over Wharton Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 80 over Wharton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.