US Bridges

Bronner Street over Ocquionis Creek

Fair

Otsego County, New York · Village Richfield Springs · Structure no. 000000002228120

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
417
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bronner Street over Ocquionis Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bronner Street over Ocquionis Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 115 years old, older 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 417 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 584 by 2037. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBronner Street
CrossesOcquionis Creek
LocationVillage Richfield Springs
Coordinates42.85097, -74.99375
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic417 (2017)
Projected traffic584 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$732,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bronner Street over Ocquionis Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Bronner Street over Ocquionis 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Bronner Street over Ocquionis Creek carry?

About 417 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bronner Street over Ocquionis Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bronner Street over Ocquionis Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.