US Bridges

County Road 34 over Tuthill Brook

Fair

Otsego County, New York · 1.0 Miles NW of Schenevus · Structure no. 000000003354290

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
534
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 34 over Tuthill Brook is a concrete slab carrying County Road 34 over Tuthill Brook in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 534 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 748 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 34
CrossesTuthill Brook
Location1.0 Miles NW of Schenevus
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.56216, -74.83597
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic534 (2018)
Projected traffic748 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$970,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 34 over Tuthill Brook built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 34 over Tuthill Brook 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 34 over Tuthill Brook carry?

About 534 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 34 over Tuthill Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 34 over Tuthill Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.