US Bridges

Gas Avenue over Elmore Mill Race

Fair

Otsego County, New York · City of Oneonta · Structure no. 000000002228430

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,312
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gas Avenue over Elmore Mill Race is a steel culvert carrying Gas Avenue over Elmore Mill Race in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 1,312 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,837 by 2037. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesGas Avenue
CrossesElmore Mill Race
LocationCity of Oneonta
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.45269, -75.05794
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,312 (2017)
Projected traffic1,837 by 2037
Trucks1%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$285,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gas Avenue over Elmore Mill Race built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Gas Avenue over Elmore Mill 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Gas Avenue over Elmore Mill Race carry?

About 1,312 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gas Avenue over Elmore Mill Race?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Gas Avenue over Elmore Mill Race?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.