US Bridges

Dietchie Road over Cherry Valley Ck

Fair

Otsego County, New York · .5 M S S R 166 in Cry Vly · Structure no. 000000002269380

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
94
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dietchie Road over Cherry Valley Ck is a steel culvert carrying Dietchie Road over Cherry Valley Ck in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 94 vehicles a day, projected to reach 132 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDietchie Road
CrossesCherry Valley Ck
Location.5 M S S R 166 in Cry Vly
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.78976, -74.75947
Functional classRural 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2018)
Projected traffic132 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$145,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dietchie Road over Cherry Valley Ck built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dietchie Road over Cherry Valley Ck 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Dietchie Road over Cherry Valley Ck carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Dietchie Road over Cherry Valley Ck?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Dietchie Road over Cherry Valley Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.