BELLHILL ROAD
Carrying BELLHILL ROAD over BUTTERNUT CREEK
1 MI S OF GARRATTSVILLE, Otsego, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BELLHILL ROAD
The BELLHILL ROAD bridge in Otsego, New York carries BELLHILL ROAD over BUTTERNUT CREEK. It was built in 1900, making it 126 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2022, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 12.5 meters (41 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 58 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BELLHILL ROAD compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1900
- Last Reconstructed
- 2022
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 12.5 m (41 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.9 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 58 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000002227810
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 9/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BELLHILL ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for BELLHILL ROAD?
BELLHILL ROAD in Otsego, New York has a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BELLHILL ROAD inspected?
BELLHILL ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 58 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BELLHILL ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BELLHILL ROAD?
BELLHILL ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BELLHILL ROAD?
BELLHILL ROAD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is BELLHILL ROAD and does age affect safety?
BELLHILL ROAD was built in 1900, making it 126 years old and last reconstructed in 2022.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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