US Bridges

RTE 235 over Wylie Brook

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 7.2 MI N JCT SH 235 & SH · Structure no. 000000001042300

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
712
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 235 over Wylie Brook is a concrete culvert 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 712 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 997 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 235
CrossesWylie Brook
Location7.2 MI N JCT SH 235 & SH
RouteState Highway 235
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.29153, -75.64053
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic712 (2019)
Projected traffic997 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$234,000 (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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 235 over Wylie Brook carry?

About 712 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 235 over Wylie Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns RTE 235 over Wylie Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.