Bemis Road over Butternut Creek
PoorPosted for loadOtsego County, New York · 1.0 MI NE of Morris · Structure no. 000000002227780
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 72
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bemis Road over Butternut Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Bemis Road over Butternut Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 72 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2037. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 17 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bemis Road over Butternut Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bemis 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Bemis Road over Butternut Creek carry?
About 72 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Bemis Road over Butternut Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Bemis Road over Butternut Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.