US Bridges

Center Street over Oneonta Creek

Fair

Otsego County, New York · City of Oneonta · Structure no. 000000002228470

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,567
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center Street over Oneonta Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Center Street over Oneonta Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 106 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 2,567 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,176 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCenter Street
CrossesOneonta Creek
LocationCity of Oneonta
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.4598, -75.05629
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,567 (2018)
Projected traffic3,176 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$737,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Center Street over Oneonta Creek built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Center Street over Oneonta 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Center Street over Oneonta Creek carry?

About 2,567 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Center Street over Oneonta Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Center Street over Oneonta Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.