US Bridges

Miller Road over Butternut Creek

Good

Otsego County, New York · 2.75 NE of Garratsville · Structure no. 000000002227350

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miller Road over Butternut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Miller Road over Butternut Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 125 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2037. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 18 ft wide.

CarriesMiller Road
CrossesButternut Creek
Location2.75 NE of Garratsville
Coordinates42.67741, -75.13864
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7 (2017)
Projected traffic10 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$308,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Miller Road over Butternut Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Miller Road over Butternut Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Miller Road over Butternut Creek carry?

About 7 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Miller Road over Butternut Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Miller Road over Butternut Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.