US Bridges

County Road 40 over Trb Charlotte Crk

Poor

Otsego County, New York · 2 MI East of S Worcester · Structure no. 000000003354440

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
253
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 40 over Trb Charlotte Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 40 over Trb Charlotte Crk in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 253 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesCounty Road 40
CrossesTrb Charlotte Crk
Location2 MI East of S Worcester
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.5227, -74.708
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic253 (2019)
Projected traffic354 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$522,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 40 over Trb Charlotte Crk built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 40 over Trb Charlotte Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 40 over Trb Charlotte Crk carry?

About 253 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 40 over Trb Charlotte Crk?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 40 over Trb Charlotte Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.