US Bridges

Ives Settlemnt RD over Guilford Creek

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 2.9 MI SE of Guilford Ctr · Structure no. 000000002226320

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
278
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ives Settlemnt RD over Guilford Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ives Settlemnt RD over Guilford Creek in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 56 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 278 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 389 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesIves Settlemnt RD
CrossesGuilford Creek
Location2.9 MI SE of Guilford Ctr
Coordinates42.37501, -75.43634
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic278 (2018)
Projected traffic389 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$509,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ives Settlemnt RD over Guilford Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Ives Settlemnt RD over Guilford 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ives Settlemnt RD over Guilford Creek carry?

About 278 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ives Settlemnt RD over Guilford Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ives Settlemnt RD over Guilford Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.