US Bridges

County Road 44 over Trib Spring Brook

Good

Otsego County, New York · 1.5 MI N of Milford Ctr · Structure no. 000000003369660

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
281
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 44 over Trib Spring Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 44 over Trib Spring Brook in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 281 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 44
CrossesTrib Spring Brook
Location1.5 MI N of Milford Ctr
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.5414, -74.98173
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic281 (2019)
Projected traffic393 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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$387,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 44 over Trib Spring Brook built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 44 over Trib Spring Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 44 over Trib Spring Brook carry?

About 281 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 44 over Trib Spring Brook?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 44 over Trib Spring Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.