US Bridges

RTE 80 over Butternut Creek

Good

Otsego County, New York · At Burlington · Structure no. 000000001030860

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,554
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 80 over Butternut Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying RTE 80 over Butternut Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,554 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,621 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 35.4 mi (57 km).

CarriesRTE 80
CrossesButternut Creek
LocationAt Burlington
RouteState Highway 80
Coordinates42.72345, -75.12254
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,554 (2020)
Projected traffic1,621 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed35.4 mi (57 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 80 over Butternut Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 80 over Butternut 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 80 over Butternut Creek carry?

About 1,554 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 80 over Butternut Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 80 over Butternut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.