US Bridges

County Road 50 over Pleasant Brook

Fair

Otsego County, New York · COUNTYROAD50 · Structure no. 000000003354530

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
194
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 50 over Pleasant Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 50 over Pleasant Brook in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 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 194 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2037. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 50
CrossesPleasant Brook
LocationCOUNTYROAD50
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.71855, -74.75074
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2017)
Projected traffic272 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$706,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 50 over Pleasant Brook built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is County Road 50 over Pleasant Brook 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 50 over Pleasant Brook carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is County Road 50 over Pleasant Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 50 over Pleasant Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.