US Bridges

Pony Farm Road over Delaware & Hudson R.R.

Good

Otsego County, New York · 1 MI SW of West Oneonta · Structure no. 000000002227870

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
296
2018 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Pony Farm Road over Delaware & Hudson R.R. is a concrete arch - deck carrying Pony Farm Road over Delaware & Hudson R.R. in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 296 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 414 by 2038. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPony Farm Road
CrossesDelaware & Hudson R.R.
Location1 MI SW of West Oneonta
Coordinates42.43428, -75.12317
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic296 (2018)
Projected traffic414 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pony Farm Road over Delaware & Hudson R.R. built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pony Farm Road over Delaware & Hudson R.R. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Pony Farm Road over Delaware & Hudson R.R. carry?

About 296 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pony Farm Road over Delaware & Hudson R.R.?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pony Farm Road over Delaware & Hudson R.R.?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.