US Bridges

Hoke Road over Oaks Creek

Fair

Otsego County, New York · 0.7 MI N of Oaksville · Structure no. 000000002228000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
154
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoke Road over Oaks Creek is a concrete frame carrying Hoke Road over Oaks Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5 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 154 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 216 by 2037. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesHoke Road
CrossesOaks Creek
Location0.7 MI N of Oaksville
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.73033, -75.00219
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154 (2017)
Projected traffic216 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$423,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hoke Road over Oaks Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hoke Road over Oaks 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 Hoke Road over Oaks Creek carry?

About 154 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Hoke Road over Oaks Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Hoke Road over Oaks Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.