US Bridges

County Road 3 over Butternut Creek

Fair

Otsego County, New York · 0.2 MI S Copes Corner · Structure no. 000000003353720

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
525
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 3 over Butternut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 3 over Butternut Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2038. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 3
CrossesButternut Creek
Location0.2 MI S Copes Corner
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.4369, -75.34577
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2018)
Projected traffic735 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 3 over Butternut Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is County Road 3 over Butternut 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 3 over Butternut Creek carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is County Road 3 over Butternut Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 3 over Butternut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.