US Bridges

Church Hill Road over W Br Otsdawa Creek

Good

Otsego County, New York · 5.5 MI North of Otego · Structure no. 000000002227920

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Hill Road over W Br Otsdawa Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Church Hill Road over W Br Otsdawa 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 43 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesChurch Hill Road
CrossesW Br Otsdawa Creek
Location5.5 MI North of Otego
Coordinates42.45477, -75.20354
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic43 (2017)
Projected traffic60 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$144,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Church Hill Road over W Br Otsdawa Creek built?

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

What condition is Church Hill Road over W Br Otsdawa Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Church Hill Road over W Br Otsdawa Creek carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Church Hill Road over W Br Otsdawa Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns Church Hill Road over W Br Otsdawa Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.