County RD 39 over Decatur Creek
FairOtsego County, New York · 0.2 MI N of Worcester · Structure no. 000000003354420
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 773
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD 39 over Decatur Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County RD 39 over Decatur Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 85 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 773 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,082 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County RD 39 over Decatur Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is County RD 39 over Decatur 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does County RD 39 over Decatur Creek carry?
About 773 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County RD 39 over Decatur Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns County RD 39 over Decatur Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.