US Bridges

RTE 235 over Wylie Brook

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 3.3 MI N JCT Rts 235 & 7 · Structure no. 000000001042290

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
620
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 235 over Wylie Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 235 over Wylie Brook in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 868 by 2037. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 235
CrossesWylie Brook
Location3.3 MI N JCT Rts 235 & 7
RouteState Highway 235
Coordinates42.23745, -75.62656
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2017)
Projected traffic868 by 2037
Trucks10%
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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 235 over Wylie Brook built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 235 over Wylie 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 235 over Wylie Brook carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 235 over Wylie Brook?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 235 over Wylie Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.