US Bridges

RTE 206 over Susquehanna River

Good

Chenango County, New York · JCT RTE 206+SUSQUEHANNA R · Structure no. 000000001040390

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
505 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,064
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 206 over Susquehanna River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 206 over Susquehanna River in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 72 years old, older 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 6,064 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,101 by 2041. The structure is 505 ft (153.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRTE 206
CrossesSusquehanna River
LocationJCT RTE 206+SUSQUEHANNA R
RouteState Highway 206
Coordinates42.29178, -75.47648
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length505 ft (153.9 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,064 (2018)
Projected traffic6,101 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$8.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 206 over Susquehanna River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is RTE 206 over Susquehanna River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 206 over Susquehanna River carry?

About 6,064 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 206 over Susquehanna River?

The structure is 505 ft (153.9 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 206 over Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.