US Bridges

County Road 11B over Otego Creek

Fair

Otsego County, New York · 0.1 MI West of Mt Vision · Structure no. 000000003353880

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
435
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 11B over Otego Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 11B over Otego Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 30 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 435 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 609 by 2037. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 11B
CrossesOtego Creek
Location0.1 MI West of Mt Vision
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.57846, -75.06037
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic435 (2017)
Projected traffic609 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 11B over Otego Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is County Road 11B 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 11B over Otego Creek carry?

About 435 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is County Road 11B over Otego Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 11B over Otego Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.