US Bridges

RTE 205 over Small Brook

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Otsego County, New York · 4.1 MI S of Hartwick · Structure no. 000000001040320

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,660
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 205 over Small Brook is a concrete frame carrying RTE 205 over Small Brook in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,660 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,670 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 205
CrossesSmall Brook
Location4.1 MI S of Hartwick
RouteState Highway 205
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.60055, -75.05206
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,660 (2020)
Projected traffic1,670 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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$707,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 205 over Small Brook built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 205 over Small Brook 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 205 over Small Brook carry?

About 1,660 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 205 over Small Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 205 over Small Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.