US Bridges

Norton Cross Road over Cherry Valley Creek

Fair

Otsego County, New York · 1 Mile West of Westville · Structure no. 000000003354360

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
411
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norton Cross Road over Cherry Valley Creek is a steel culvert carrying Norton Cross Road over Cherry Valley Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 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 411 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 575 by 2037. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNorton Cross Road
CrossesCherry Valley Creek
Location1 Mile West of Westville
Coordinates42.64759, -74.87631
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic411 (2017)
Projected traffic575 by 2037
Trucks14%
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$405,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Norton Cross Road over Cherry Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Norton Cross Road over Cherry Valley 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 Norton Cross Road over Cherry Valley Creek carry?

About 411 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Norton Cross Road over Cherry Valley Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Norton Cross Road over Cherry Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.