US Bridges

River Street over Ocquianis Creek

Fair

Otsego County, New York · Village of Richfield Spri · Structure no. 000000002228150

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
199
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Street over Ocquianis Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Street over Ocquianis Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 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 199 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 279 by 2037. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRiver Street
CrossesOcquianis Creek
LocationVillage of Richfield Spri
Coordinates42.8536, -74.99124
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 inspectionApril 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 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic199 (2017)
Projected traffic279 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$775,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Street over Ocquianis Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is River Street over Ocquianis 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does River Street over Ocquianis Creek carry?

About 199 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is River Street over Ocquianis Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns River Street over Ocquianis Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.