CR 49 over Butternut Creek
PoorOtsego County, New York · 1 MI E of Morris · Structure no. 000000003354520
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 717
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 49 over Butternut Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 49 over Butternut Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 717 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,004 by 2038. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 CR 49 over Butternut Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 49 over Butternut Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does CR 49 over Butternut Creek carry?
About 717 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 49 over Butternut Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CR 49 over Butternut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.