Peet Road over Butternut Creek
PoorPosted for loadOtsego County, New York · 2 MI South of Morris · Structure no. 000000002227750
- Built
- 1890
- 135 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 29
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Peet Road over Butternut Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying Peet Road over Butternut Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1890, so it is 135 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 29 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2037. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 14 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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Peet Road over Butternut Creek built?
It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025.
What condition is Peet 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Peet Road over Butternut Creek carry?
About 29 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Peet Road over Butternut Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Peet Road over Butternut Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.