US Bridges

RTE 166 over Cherry Valley Crk

Good

Otsego County, New York · At Cherry Valley · Structure no. 000000001038900

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 166 over Cherry Valley Crk is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 166 over Cherry Valley Crk in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,982 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 166
CrossesCherry Valley Crk
LocationAt Cherry Valley
RouteState Highway 166
Coordinates42.79297, -74.75741
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2020)
Projected traffic1,982 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$323,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 166 over Cherry Valley Crk built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 166 over Cherry Valley Crk 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 166 over Cherry Valley Crk carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 166 over Cherry Valley Crk?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 166 over Cherry Valley Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.