CR4 over Butternut Creek
PoorPosted for loadOtsego County, New York · Village of Gilbertsville · Structure no. 000000003353740
- Built
- 1901
- 124 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 436
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR4 over Butternut Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR4 over Butternut Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 124 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 436 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2037. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR4 over Butternut Creek built?
It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is CR4 over Butternut 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does CR4 over Butternut Creek carry?
About 436 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CR4 over Butternut Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns CR4 over Butternut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.