US Bridges

Martin Brook Road over Martin Brook

FairPosted for load

Otsego County, New York · Village of Unadilla · Structure no. 000000002228380

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
597
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martin Brook Road over Martin Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Martin Brook Road over Martin Brook in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 597 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 602 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesMartin Brook Road
CrossesMartin Brook
LocationVillage of Unadilla
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.33212, -75.31371
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic597 (2018)
Projected traffic602 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$873,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Martin Brook Road over Martin Brook built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Martin Brook Road over Martin Brook 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Martin Brook Road over Martin Brook carry?

About 597 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Martin Brook Road over Martin Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Martin Brook Road over Martin Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.