US Bridges

Mill Street over Susquehanna River

Poor

Otsego County, New York · Village of Cooperstown · Structure no. 000000002227670

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,256
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Street over Susquehanna River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mill Street over Susquehanna River 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 1,256 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,758 by 2037. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMill Street
CrossesSusquehanna River
LocationVillage of Cooperstown
Coordinates42.69429, -74.92127
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,256 (2017)
Projected traffic1,758 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Street over Susquehanna River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Street over Susquehanna River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Mill Street over Susquehanna River carry?

About 1,256 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mill Street over Susquehanna River?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Street over Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.