US Bridges

Neahwa Place over Elmore Tail Race

Fair

Otsego County, New York · 0.2 M N of Exit 14 I88 · Structure no. 000000002228420

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,227
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Neahwa Place over Elmore Tail Race is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Neahwa Place over Elmore Tail Race in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 110 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 1,227 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,718 by 2037. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNeahwa Place
CrossesElmore Tail Race
Location0.2 M N of Exit 14 I88
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.44896, -75.06286
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,227 (2017)
Projected traffic1,718 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$837,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Neahwa Place over Elmore Tail Race built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Neahwa Place over Elmore Tail Race 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 Neahwa Place over Elmore Tail Race carry?

About 1,227 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Neahwa Place over Elmore Tail Race?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Neahwa Place over Elmore Tail Race?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.