US Bridges

County Road 38 over Oak Creek

Fair

Otsego County, New York · 2 MI N of East Worcester · Structure no. 000000003354380

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
145
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 38 over Oak Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 38 over Oak Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 203 by 2037. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 38
CrossesOak Creek
Location2 MI N of East Worcester
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.64301, -74.6844
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating64 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2017)
Projected traffic203 by 2037
Trucks14%
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$642,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 38 over Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 38 over Oak 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 38 over Oak Creek carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is County Road 38 over Oak Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 38 over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.