Piermott Lane over Otego Creek
FairPosted for loadOtsego County, New York · 1.8 MI N of Hartwick · Structure no. 000000002227530
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Other
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 216
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Piermott Lane over Otego Creek is a wood or timber other carrying Piermott Lane over Otego Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 36 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 216 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 302 by 2037. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Piermott Lane over Otego Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Piermott Lane over Otego 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 Piermott Lane over Otego Creek carry?
About 216 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Piermott Lane over Otego Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Piermott Lane over Otego Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.