Coles Bridge Road over Butternut Creek
FairOtsego County, New York · East of Garrettsville · Structure no. 000000002227820
- Built
- 1894
- 131 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 43
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Coles Bridge Road over Butternut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coles Bridge Road over Butternut Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1894 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 131 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 5 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 43 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2037. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 16 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Coles Bridge Road over Butternut Creek built?
It was built in 1894, making it 131 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Coles Bridge 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Coles Bridge Road over Butternut Creek carry?
About 43 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Coles Bridge Road over Butternut Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Coles Bridge Road over Butternut Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.