US Bridges

County Road 8 over Otego Creek

FairPosted for load

Otsego County, New York · 0.8 MI W of West Oneonta · Structure no. 000000003353820

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 8 over Otego Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 8 over Otego Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,960 by 2037. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 8
CrossesOtego Creek
Location0.8 MI W of West Oneonta
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.45785, -75.112
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2017)
Projected traffic1,960 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 8 over Otego Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 8 over Otego 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 July 2024.

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

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 8 over Otego Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 8 over Otego Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.