Hemlock Road over Susquehanna River
PoorPosted for loadOtsego County, New York · .5 MI SW of Colliersville · Structure no. 000000003354590
- Built
- 1901
- 124 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 151 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 23
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hemlock Road over Susquehanna River is a steel truss - thru carrying Hemlock Road over Susquehanna River in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 124 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 23 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2039. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Hemlock Road over Susquehanna River built?
It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Hemlock Road over Susquehanna River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Hemlock Road over Susquehanna River carry?
About 23 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Hemlock Road over Susquehanna River?
The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Hemlock Road over Susquehanna River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.