County Road 43 over Cherry Valley Creek
FairPosted for loadOtsego County, New York · .5 Mile NW of Westville · Structure no. 000000003354450
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 390
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 43 over Cherry Valley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 43 over Cherry Valley Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 390 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 546 by 2037. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Road 43 over Cherry Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 43 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 43 over Cherry Valley Creek carry?
About 390 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is County Road 43 over Cherry Valley Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 43 over Cherry Valley Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.