US Bridges

RTE 205 over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Otsego County, New York · At City of Oneonta · Structure no. 000000001095330

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,073
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 205 over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 205 over Norfolk Southern RR in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 52 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 5 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 15,073 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,466 by 2041. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 205
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationAt City of Oneonta
RouteState Highway 205
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.44168, -75.10667
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,073 (2020)
Projected traffic17,466 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$4.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 205 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is RTE 205 over Norfolk Southern RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 205 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 15,073 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 205 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 205 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.