US Bridges

Secore Road over Otsdawa Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Otsego County, New York · 1 MI North of Otego · Structure no. 000000002227910

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
303
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Secore Road over Otsdawa Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Secore Road over Otsdawa Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 303 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 424 by 2037. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSecore Road
CrossesOtsdawa Creek
Location1 MI North of Otego
Coordinates42.41223, -75.18066
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic303 (2017)
Projected traffic424 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$901,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Secore Road over Otsdawa Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Secore Road over Otsdawa 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 Secore Road over Otsdawa Creek carry?

About 303 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Secore Road over Otsdawa Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Secore Road over Otsdawa Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.