US Bridges

RTE 220 over Ny Susq & Western RR Ch

Fair

Chenango County, New York · JCT SH 220 & Chenango Ri · Structure no. 000000001072520

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
600 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,162
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 220 over Ny Susq & Western RR Ch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 220 over Ny Susq & Western RR Ch in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 3,162 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,298 by 2041. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 220
CrossesNy Susq & Western RR Ch
LocationJCT SH 220 & Chenango Ri
RouteState Highway 220
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.44642, -75.58391
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span168 ft (51.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,162 (2019)
Projected traffic3,298 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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$9.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 220 over Ny Susq & Western RR Ch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 220 over Ny Susq & Western RR Ch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 220 over Ny Susq & Western RR Ch carry?

About 3,162 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 220 over Ny Susq & Western RR Ch?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 220 over Ny Susq & Western RR Ch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.