US Bridges

County Road 18 over Unadilla River

Good

Otsego County, New York · 0.2M W Int RTE 18 & 18A · Structure no. 000000003354050

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
554
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 18 over Unadilla River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 18 over Unadilla River in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 91 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 554 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 577 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 18
CrossesUnadilla River
Location0.2M W Int RTE 18 & 18A
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.84292, -75.24081
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic554 (2019)
Projected traffic577 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 18 over Unadilla River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is County Road 18 over Unadilla River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 18 over Unadilla River carry?

About 554 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 18 over Unadilla River?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 18 over Unadilla River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.