US Bridges

Green Street over Dunderberg Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Otsego County, New York · Green Street Gilbertsvlle · Structure no. 000000002267700

Built
1880
145 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
174
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Street over Dunderberg Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Green Street over Dunderberg Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1880 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 145 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 1 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 174 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 244 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesGreen Street
CrossesDunderberg Creek
LocationGreen Street Gilbertsvlle
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.47223, -75.32386
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic174 (2021)
Projected traffic244 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$280,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Green Street over Dunderberg Creek built?

It was built in 1880, making it 145 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Green Street over Dunderberg 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Green Street over Dunderberg Creek carry?

About 174 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Green Street over Dunderberg Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Green Street over Dunderberg Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.