US Bridges

RTE 80 over Pleasant Brook

Good

Chenango County, New York · 3.0 MI NW JCT Rts 80 & 12 · Structure no. 000000001030720

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,538
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 80 over Pleasant Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 80 over Pleasant Brook in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,538 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,604 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 80
CrossesPleasant Brook
Location3.0 MI NW JCT Rts 80 & 12
RouteState Highway 80
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.69385, -75.54678
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,538 (2018)
Projected traffic1,604 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 80 over Pleasant Brook built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 80 over Pleasant Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 80 over Pleasant Brook carry?

About 1,538 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 80 over Pleasant Brook?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 80 over Pleasant Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.