US Bridges

RTE 80 over Mill Creek

Good

Otsego County, New York · At Edmeston · Structure no. 000000001030840

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,393
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 80 over Mill Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 80 over Mill 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,393 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,496 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 80
CrossesMill Creek
LocationAt Edmeston
RouteState Highway 80
Coordinates42.69778, -75.2435
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,393 (2018)
Projected traffic2,496 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 80 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 80 over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 80 over Mill Creek carry?

About 2,393 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 80 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 80 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.