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RTE 206 over Kelsey Creek

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 3.4 MI NW JCT Rts 206 + 7 · Structure no. 000000001040380

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,504
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 206 over Kelsey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 206 over Kelsey Creek in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 2,504 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,519 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 206
CrossesKelsey Creek
Location3.4 MI NW JCT Rts 206 + 7
RouteState Highway 206
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.31371, -75.53794
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,504 (2021)
Projected traffic2,519 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$506,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 206 over Kelsey Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 206 over Kelsey Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 206 over Kelsey Creek carry?

About 2,504 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 206 over Kelsey Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 206 over Kelsey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.