Bridge conditions in Otsego County, New York
266 inventoried bridges · 28 rated poor · 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
Of the 266 Otsego County bridges in the federal inventory, 28 carry a poor rating. That 10.5% share is roughly 2x the national average.
- 28 of the 266 bridges in Otsego County, New York, are rated in poor condition (10.5%) in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory, as of .
- 65 bridges (24.4%) are rated good and 173 (65.0%) fair.
- The median Otsego County bridge was built in 1975.
- The busiest poor-rated bridge is Rte I88 over Machinery Undrpss (built 1973), carrying about 11,731 vehicles a day.
Good 24.4% · Fair 65.0% · Poor 10.5% of 266 bridges
Bridges rated poor
Every bridge in the county with a poor rating, busiest first. Poor means a major component is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale; it is a repair flag, not a closure notice.
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rte I88 over Machinery Undrpss | 1973 | 11,731 | Poor |
| Rte 28 over Oaks Creek | 1931 | 6,226 | Poor |
| Rte 7 over Flax Island Creek | 1933 | 3,045 | Poor |
| Rte 7 over Otsdawa Creek | 1933 | 3,045 | Poor |
| Rte 7 over Norfolk Southern RR | 1933 | 2,771 | Poor |
| Mill Street over Susquehanna River | 1993 | 1,256 | Poor |
| County Road 59 over Oaks Creek | 1965 | 1,027 | Poor |
| CR 49 over Butternut Creek | 1998 | 717 | Poor |
| County Road 11 over Trib Otego Creek | 1932 | 564 | Poor |
| County Road 7 over W Br Otsdawa Crk | 1935 | 545 | Poor |
| County Road 18 over Campbell Brook | 1931 | 514 | Poor |
| Brook Street over Lake Brook | 1930 | 446 | Poor |
| CR4 over Butternut Creek | 1901 | 436 | Poor |
| County Road 40 over Trb Charlotte Crk | 1932 | 264 | Poor |
| County Road 40 over Trb Charlotte Crk | 1934 | 253 | Poor |
| Hade Hollow Road over Red Creek | 1930 | 216 | Poor |
| Green Street over Dunderberg Creek | 1880 | 174 | Poor |
| Flat Iron Road over Butternut Creek | 1993 | 161 | Poor |
| Fork Shop Road over Oaks Creek | 1900 | 105 | Poor |
| Dick Turnbull Rd over Butternut Creek | 1900 | 89 | Poor |
| Loft Road over Schenevus Creek | 1930 | 73 | Poor |
| Bemis Road over Butternut Creek | 1952 | 72 | Poor |
| Tannery Street over Schenevus Creek | 1902 | 61 | Poor |
| Elm St Extension over Trout Brook | 1930 | 52 | Poor |
| Mill Road over Tb Canajoharie Ck | 1978 | 51 | Poor |
| Factory Hill Road over Oak Creek | 1890 | 34 | Poor |
| Peet Road over Butternut Creek | 1890 | 29 | Poor |
| Hemlock Road over Susquehanna River | 1901 | 23 | Poor |
Busiest bridges in the county
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rte I88 over Main Street | 1973 | 17,709 | Good |
| Rte 205 over 88I 88i94062004 Rte I88 | 1973 | 15,073 | Fair |
| Rte 205 over Norfolk Southern RR | 1973 | 15,073 | Fair |
| Rte 23 over Susquehanna River | 1973 | 15,062 | Fair |
| Rte I88 over Mill Race | 1973 | 13,805 | Good |
| Rte I88 over 23 23 94022109 Rte 23 | 1973 | 13,805 | Good |
| Rte I88 over Machinery Undrpss | 1973 | 11,731 | Poor |
| Rte I88 over Machinery Un-pass | 1973 | 11,731 | Fair |
| Rte 23 over Park Road Mill Race No | 1973 | 10,243 | Fair |
| Rte 23 over Fair St | 1973 | 10,243 | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025. Counts cover inventoried highway bridges over 20 feet; ratings are reported by the state DOT.
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