Dick Turnbull RD over Butternut Creek
PoorOtsego County, New York · 2.2 NE of Garrattsville · Structure no. 000000002227840
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1950
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 89
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dick Turnbull RD over Butternut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dick Turnbull RD over Butternut Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1950, 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 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.
It carries about 89 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 18 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Dick Turnbull RD over Butternut Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.
What condition is Dick Turnbull RD 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Dick Turnbull RD over Butternut Creek carry?
About 89 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Dick Turnbull RD over Butternut Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Dick Turnbull RD over Butternut Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.