US Bridges

County Road 7 over W Br Otsdawa Crk

Poor

Otsego County, New York · 1.5 Miles North of Otego · Structure no. 000000003353780

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
545
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 7 over W Br Otsdawa Crk is a concrete tee beam carrying County Road 7 over W Br Otsdawa Crk in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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.

It carries about 545 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 763 by 2037. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 7
CrossesW Br Otsdawa Crk
Location1.5 Miles North of Otego
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.41705, -75.18324
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic545 (2017)
Projected traffic763 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$837,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 7 over W Br Otsdawa Crk built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 7 over W Br Otsdawa Crk 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 7 over W Br Otsdawa Crk carry?

About 545 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 7 over W Br Otsdawa Crk?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 7 over W Br Otsdawa Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.