US Bridges

Main Street over Susquehanna River

Good

Otsego County, New York · 0.1 M S of Otsego Lake · Structure no. 000000002227680

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,303
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Susquehanna River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Main Street over Susquehanna River in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 2,303 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,402 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesSusquehanna River
Location0.1 M S of Otsego Lake
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.69965, -74.92038
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,303 (2020)
Projected traffic2,402 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street over Susquehanna River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over Susquehanna River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Main Street over Susquehanna River carry?

About 2,303 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Susquehanna River?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.