FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

COUNTY ROAD 47

Carrying COUNTY ROAD 47 over SUSQUEHANNA RIVER

1 MILE EAST OF ONEONTA, Otsego, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
47 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: COUNTY ROAD 47

The COUNTY ROAD 47 bridge in Otsego, New York carries COUNTY ROAD 47 over SUSQUEHANNA RIVER. It was built in 1986, making it 40 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 71.0 meters (233 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,348 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 47.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How COUNTY ROAD 47 compares

▲ 5.3
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Top 32%
Higher load rating than 68% of New York bridges
263
Bridges in Otsego · 20 in Poor condition
COUNTY ROAD 47 47.2 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
13.1
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
47.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1986
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
71.0 m (233 ft)
Deck Width
12.8 m (42 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,348 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003354510

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether COUNTY ROAD 47 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 COUNTY ROAD 47 against other structures in Otsego and across New York. New York bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for COUNTY ROAD 47?

COUNTY ROAD 47 in Otsego, New York has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is COUNTY ROAD 47 inspected?

COUNTY ROAD 47'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 4,348 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COUNTY ROAD 47 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 COUNTY ROAD 47?

COUNTY ROAD 47 has an NBI inventory load rating of 47.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining COUNTY ROAD 47?

COUNTY ROAD 47 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is COUNTY ROAD 47 and does age affect safety?

COUNTY ROAD 47 was built in 1986, making it 40 years old.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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