US Bridges

Mill Creek Road over West Branch Otego Creek

Fair

Otsego County, New York · 1 MI West of West Oneonta · Structure no. 000000002227850

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
182
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Creek Road over West Branch Otego Creek is a steel culvert carrying Mill Creek Road over West Branch Otego Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 182 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2037. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesMill Creek Road
CrossesWest Branch Otego Creek
Location1 MI West of West Oneonta
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.47014, -75.12259
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: 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 rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic182 (2017)
Projected traffic255 by 2037
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$132,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Creek Road over West Branch Otego Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Creek Road over West Branch Otego 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Mill Creek Road over West Branch Otego Creek carry?

About 182 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mill Creek Road over West Branch Otego Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns Mill Creek Road over West Branch Otego Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.