Factory Hill Road over Oak Creek
PoorOtsego County, New York · 1 MI N of East Worcester · Structure no. 000000002228340
- Built
- 1890
- 135 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 34
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Factory Hill Road over Oak Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Factory Hill Road over Oak Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1890 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 135 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 4 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.
It carries about 34 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Factory Hill Road over Oak Creek built?
It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Factory Hill Road over Oak 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Factory Hill Road over Oak Creek carry?
About 34 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Factory Hill Road over Oak Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Factory Hill Road over Oak Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.