US Bridges

RTE 165 over Cherry Valley Creek

Fair

Otsego County, New York · .2 MI SE JCT SH 165 & SH1 · Structure no. 000000001038850

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
942
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 165 over Cherry Valley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 165 over Cherry Valley Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 942 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 982 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 165
CrossesCherry Valley Creek
Location.2 MI SE JCT SH 165 & SH1
RouteState Highway 165
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.73999, -74.77364
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic942 (2017)
Projected traffic982 by 2041
Trucks7%
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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 165 over Cherry Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 165 over Cherry Valley 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 165 over Cherry Valley Creek carry?

About 942 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 165 over Cherry Valley Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 165 over Cherry Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.