US Bridges

RTE 206 over Unnamed Creek

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 1.2 MI SE JCT SH 206 & SH · Structure no. 000000001040410

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,596
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 206 over Unnamed Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying RTE 206 over Unnamed Creek in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 66 years old, older 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 1,596 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,605 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 206
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location1.2 MI SE JCT SH 206 & SH
RouteState Highway 206
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.24961, -75.43034
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,596 (2021)
Projected traffic1,605 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 206 over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is RTE 206 over Unnamed 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 206 over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 1,596 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 206 over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 206 over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.