US Bridges

County Road 8 over Butternut Creek

Fair

Otsego County, New York · .1 MI NE of Gilbertsville · Structure no. 000000003353790

Built
1996
29 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
511
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 8 over Butternut Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 8 over Butternut Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 6 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 511 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 715 by 2037. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 8
CrossesButternut Creek
Location.1 MI NE of Gilbertsville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.47664, -75.31904
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic511 (2017)
Projected traffic715 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 8 over Butternut Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is County Road 8 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 8 over Butternut Creek carry?

About 511 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 8 over Butternut Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 8 over Butternut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.