US Bridges

Main Street over Chenango River

Good

Chenango County, New York · Main ST & Chenango Rvr · Structure no. 000000001041740

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
205 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,336
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Chenango River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Street over Chenango River in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,336 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,270 by 2038. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesChenango River
LocationMain ST & Chenango Rvr
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.44157, -75.59648
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,336 (2018)
Projected traffic3,270 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street over Chenango River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over Chenango 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Main Street over Chenango River carry?

About 2,336 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Chenango River?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Chenango River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.