County Road 59 over Oaks Creek
PoorPosted for loadOtsego County, New York · 3.4 MI SW of Cooperstown · Structure no. 000000003354600
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 112 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,027
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 59 over Oaks Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 59 over Oaks Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,027 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,438 by 2037. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 County Road 59 over Oaks Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 59 over Oaks 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 59 over Oaks Creek carry?
About 1,027 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is County Road 59 over Oaks Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 59 over Oaks Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.