FORK SHOP ROAD
Carrying FORK SHOP ROAD over OAKS CREEK
2.0 MI SE OF OAKSVILLE, Otsego, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FORK SHOP ROAD
The FORK SHOP ROAD bridge in Otsego, New York carries FORK SHOP ROAD over OAKS CREEK. It was built in 1900, making it 126 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2016, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 1 section, stretching 16.5 meters (54 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 105 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 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 8.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FORK SHOP 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
- 2016
- Material
- Aluminum/Iron
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 16.5 m (54 ft)
- Deck Width
- 3.7 m (12 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 105 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000002227970
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FORK SHOP 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
- Compare FORK SHOP ROAD against other structures in Otsego and across New York. New York bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for FORK SHOP ROAD?
FORK SHOP ROAD in Otsego, New York has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FORK SHOP ROAD inspected?
FORK SHOP 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 105 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FORK SHOP 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 FORK SHOP ROAD?
FORK SHOP ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 8.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FORK SHOP ROAD?
FORK SHOP ROAD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is FORK SHOP ROAD and does age affect safety?
FORK SHOP ROAD was built in 1900, making it 126 years old and last reconstructed in 2016.
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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