US Bridges

County Road 6 over W Brn Otsdawa Crk

Fair

Otsego County, New York · 1.2 MI N of Otego · Structure no. 000000003353760

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
335
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 6 over W Brn Otsdawa Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 6 over W Brn Otsdawa Crk in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 335 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 469 by 2037. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 6
CrossesW Brn Otsdawa Crk
Location1.2 MI N of Otego
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.41821, -75.18916
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic335 (2017)
Projected traffic469 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$967,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 6 over W Brn Otsdawa Crk built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 6 over W Brn Otsdawa Crk 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 6 over W Brn Otsdawa Crk carry?

About 335 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is County Road 6 over W Brn Otsdawa Crk?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 6 over W Brn Otsdawa Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.