US Bridges

County Road 47 over Susquehanna River

Fair

Otsego County, New York · 1 Mile East of Oneonta · Structure no. 000000003354510

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
233 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,348
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 47 over Susquehanna River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 47 over Susquehanna River in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 4,348 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,281 by 2041. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 47
CrossesSusquehanna River
Location1 Mile East of Oneonta
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.45691, -75.0079
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,348 (2020)
Projected traffic5,281 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$3.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 47 over Susquehanna River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 47 over Susquehanna River 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 Road 47 over Susquehanna River carry?

About 4,348 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 47 over Susquehanna River?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 47 over Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.