US Bridges

RTE 80 over Shawler Brook

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 1.8 MI NW JCT SH80 & SH 8 · Structure no. 000000001030790

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
839
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 80 over Shawler Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 80 over Shawler Brook in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5 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 839 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 875 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 80
CrossesShawler Brook
Location1.8 MI NW JCT SH80 & SH 8
RouteState Highway 80
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.66206, -75.3519
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic839 (2018)
Projected traffic875 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 80 over Shawler Brook built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 80 over Shawler Brook 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 80 over Shawler Brook carry?

About 839 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 80 over Shawler Brook?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 80 over Shawler Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.