Clarence Musson R over Cahoon Creek
FairOtsego County, New York · 1.2 MI East Gilbertsville · Structure no. 000000002227430
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 138
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Clarence Musson R over Cahoon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clarence Musson R over Cahoon Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 85 years old, older 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 138 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 193 by 2038. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Clarence Musson R over Cahoon Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Clarence Musson R over Cahoon Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Clarence Musson R over Cahoon Creek carry?
About 138 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Clarence Musson R over Cahoon Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Clarence Musson R over Cahoon Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.