US Bridges

RTE 992 over Susquehanna River

Fair

Otsego County, New York · City of Oneonta · Structure no. 000000001071010

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
341 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,064
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 992 over Susquehanna River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 992 over Susquehanna River in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 9,064 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,010 by 2041. The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 992
CrossesSusquehanna River
LocationCity of Oneonta
RouteCity Street 992
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.44524, -75.06326
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length341 ft (103.9 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,064 (2017)
Projected traffic11,010 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$8.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 992 over Susquehanna River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 992 over Susquehanna River 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 992 over Susquehanna River carry?

About 9,064 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 992 over Susquehanna River?

The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 992 over Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.