US Bridges

County RD 35B over Cherry Valley Creek

Good

Otsego County, New York · 1.0 MI East of Milford · Structure no. 000000003354330

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,079
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 35B over Cherry Valley Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 35B over Cherry Valley Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 1,079 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,125 by 2041. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty RD 35B
CrossesCherry Valley Creek
Location1.0 MI East of Milford
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.59345, -74.92752
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,079 (2018)
Projected traffic1,125 by 2041
Trucks11%
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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 35B over Cherry Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 35B over Cherry Valley Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 35B over Cherry Valley Creek carry?

About 1,079 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is County RD 35B over Cherry Valley Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 35B over Cherry Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.