US Bridges

County Road 111 over Otter Creek

Poor

Rensselaer County, New York · 3.1 MI N.Of Pittstown · Structure no. 000000003303450

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
541
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 111 over Otter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 111 over Otter Creek in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1994, 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.

It carries about 541 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 757 by 2037. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 111
CrossesOtter Creek
Location3.1 MI N.Of Pittstown
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.87922, -73.49872
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic541 (2017)
Projected traffic757 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$404,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 111 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is County Road 111 over Otter 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 111 over Otter Creek carry?

About 541 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 111 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 111 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.