US Bridges

County Road 34 over Elk Creek

Fair

Otsego County, New York · 1 MI N of Schenevus · Structure no. 000000003354280

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
539
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 34 over Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 34 over Elk Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 539 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 755 by 2037. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 34
CrossesElk Creek
Location1 MI N of Schenevus
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.55979, -74.83121
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic539 (2017)
Projected traffic755 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 34 over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 34 over Elk 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 34 over Elk Creek carry?

About 539 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 34 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 34 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.