Flat Iron Road over Butternut Creek
PoorOtsego County, New York · 0.5 MI E Int Nys 51 · Structure no. 000000002227380
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 114 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 161
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Flat Iron Road over Butternut Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Flat Iron Road over Butternut Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 161 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Flat Iron Road over Butternut Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Flat Iron Road over Butternut Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Flat Iron Road over Butternut Creek carry?
About 161 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Flat Iron Road over Butternut Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Flat Iron Road over Butternut Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.