US Bridges

County Road 2 over Ideuma Brook

Good

Otsego County, New York · 2 MI NE of East Guilford · Structure no. 000000003353670

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 2 over Ideuma Brook is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying County Road 2 over Ideuma Brook in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 92 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 2
CrossesIdeuma Brook
Location2 MI NE of East Guilford
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.36254, -75.34604
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2018)
Projected traffic560 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$152,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 2 over Ideuma Brook built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is County Road 2 over Ideuma Brook 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 2 over Ideuma Brook carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 2 over Ideuma Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns County Road 2 over Ideuma Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.