US Bridges

County Road 35 over Cherry Valley Crk

Good

Otsego County, New York · Hamlet of Middlefield · Structure no. 000000003354350

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
804
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 35 over Cherry Valley Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 35 over Cherry Valley Crk in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 50 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 804 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,126 by 2037. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 35
CrossesCherry Valley Crk
LocationHamlet of Middlefield
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.68914, -74.84245
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic804 (2017)
Projected traffic1,126 by 2037
Trucks5%
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 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 Road 35 over Cherry Valley Crk built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is County Road 35 over Cherry Valley Crk 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 35 over Cherry Valley Crk carry?

About 804 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 35 over Cherry Valley Crk?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 35 over Cherry Valley Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.