US Bridges

County Road 22 over Oaks Creek

Fair

Otsego County, New York · 0.5 MI E Schuyler Lake · Structure no. 000000003354140

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,212
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 22 over Oaks Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 22 over Oaks Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,212 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,264 by 2041. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 22
CrossesOaks Creek
Location0.5 MI E Schuyler Lake
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.78089, -75.01768
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,212 (2016)
Projected traffic1,264 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 22 over Oaks Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 22 over Oaks 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 22 over Oaks Creek carry?

About 1,212 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 22 over Oaks Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 22 over Oaks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.