US Bridges

County Road 16 over Trib Lidell Creek

Fair

Otsego County, New York · 2 MI SW of Schuyler Lake · Structure no. 000000003353990

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
946
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 16 over Trib Lidell Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 16 over Trib Lidell Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 79 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 946 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,324 by 2037. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 16
CrossesTrib Lidell Creek
Location2 MI SW of Schuyler Lake
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.76043, -75.03177
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic946 (2017)
Projected traffic1,324 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$623,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 16 over Trib Lidell Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is County Road 16 over Trib Lidell 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 16 over Trib Lidell Creek carry?

About 946 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 16 over Trib Lidell Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 16 over Trib Lidell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.