US Bridges

Chenango ST over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Broome County, New York · City of Binghamton · Structure no. 000000002226180

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
436 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,646
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chenango ST over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Chenango ST over Norfolk Southern RR in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 51 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,646 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,429 by 2041. The structure is 436 ft (132.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesChenango ST
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationCity of Binghamton
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.10419, -75.9078
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length436 ft (132.9 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,646 (2021)
Projected traffic4,429 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$11.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chenango ST over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Chenango ST over Norfolk Southern RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Chenango ST over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 3,646 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Chenango ST over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 436 ft (132.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Chenango ST over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.