US Bridges

Gulf Road over Hyde Creek

Good

Otsego County, New York · 0.8 MI NW of JCT Rt 28 & · Structure no. 000000002269250

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gulf Road over Hyde Creek is a concrete frame carrying Gulf Road over Hyde Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGulf Road
CrossesHyde Creek
Location0.8 MI NW of JCT Rt 28 &
Coordinates42.82748, -75.02591
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2018)
Projected traffic46 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$569,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gulf Road over Hyde Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gulf Road over Hyde Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Gulf Road over Hyde Creek carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Gulf Road over Hyde Creek?

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

Who owns Gulf Road over Hyde Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.