US Bridges

RTE 165 over Pleasant Brook

Fair

Otsego County, New York · 1.6 MI SE JCT SH 165 + 16 · Structure no. 000000001038860

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
942
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 165 over Pleasant Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 165 over Pleasant Brook in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 58 ft (17.7 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
CrossesPleasant Brook
Location1.6 MI SE JCT SH 165 + 16
RouteState Highway 165
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.71959, -74.76928
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 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
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 165 over Pleasant Brook built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is RTE 165 over Pleasant Brook 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 165 over Pleasant Brook carry?

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

How long is RTE 165 over Pleasant Brook?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 165 over Pleasant Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.