US Bridges

County Road 10A over Canasawacta Creek

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 0.6 MI NW JCT Rts 319 &12 · Structure no. 000000001045660

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,552
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 10A over Canasawacta Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 10A over Canasawacta Creek in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 88 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 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 2,552 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,157 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 10A
CrossesCanasawacta Creek
Location0.6 MI NW JCT Rts 319 &12
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.53045, -75.5312
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,552 (2021)
Projected traffic3,157 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 10A over Canasawacta Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is County Road 10A over Canasawacta 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 10A over Canasawacta Creek carry?

About 2,552 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 10A over Canasawacta Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 10A over Canasawacta Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.