US Bridges

Bellhill Road over Butternut Creek

Fair

Otsego County, New York · 1 MI S of Garrattsville · Structure no. 000000002227810

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellhill Road over Butternut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bellhill Road over Butternut Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 125 years old, older 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.

It carries about 58 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 81 by 2037. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBellhill Road
CrossesButternut Creek
Location1 MI S of Garrattsville
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.62845, -75.18135
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2017)
Projected traffic81 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$550,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bellhill Road over Butternut Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Bellhill Road over Butternut 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Bellhill Road over Butternut Creek carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Bellhill Road over Butternut Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Bellhill Road over Butternut Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.