US Bridges

RTE 991J over Del Hud Susquehanna Riv

Fair

Otsego County, New York · JCT Otego Conn & Sus. Rvr · Structure no. 000000001095110

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
496 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,067
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 991J over Del Hud Susquehanna Riv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 991J over Del Hud Susquehanna Riv in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 3,067 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,199 by 2041. The structure is 496 ft (151.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 991J
CrossesDel Hud Susquehanna Riv
LocationJCT Otego Conn & Sus. Rvr
RouteState Highway 991J
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.38491, -75.18871
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length496 ft (151.2 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,067 (2020)
Projected traffic3,199 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$9.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 991J over Del Hud Susquehanna Riv built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 991J over Del Hud Susquehanna Riv 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 991J over Del Hud Susquehanna Riv carry?

About 3,067 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 991J over Del Hud Susquehanna Riv?

The structure is 496 ft (151.2 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 991J over Del Hud Susquehanna Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.