Fork Shop Road over Oaks Creek
PoorClosed to trafficOtsego County, New York · 2.0 MI SE of Oaksville · Structure no. 000000002227970
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 105
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fork Shop Road over Oaks Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying Fork Shop Road over Oaks Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 3 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 105 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 147 by 2038. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Fork Shop Road over Oaks Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Fork Shop Road over Oaks 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Fork Shop Road over Oaks Creek carry?
About 105 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Fork Shop Road over Oaks Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Fork Shop Road over Oaks Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.