Serafen Road over Elk Creek
FairOtsego County, New York · .5 Mile N of Elk Creek · Structure no. 000000002228260
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 28
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Serafen Road over Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Serafen Road over Elk Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 95 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 6 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 28 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Serafen Road over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Serafen Road over Elk 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Serafen Road over Elk Creek carry?
About 28 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Serafen Road over Elk Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Serafen Road over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.