US Bridges

County Road 19 over Wharton Creek

Fair

Otsego County, New York · 1.2 MI N Burlington Flats · Structure no. 000000003354100

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
256
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 19 over Wharton Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 19 over Wharton Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 256 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 358 by 2037. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 19
CrossesWharton Creek
Location1.2 MI N Burlington Flats
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.76443, -75.16931
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic256 (2017)
Projected traffic358 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$767,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 19 over Wharton Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 19 over Wharton 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 19 over Wharton Creek carry?

About 256 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 19 over Wharton Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 19 over Wharton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.