US Bridges

Whites Store RD over Trib Whites Store

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 0.6 MI SW of White Store · Structure no. 000000002226350

Built
1870
155 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whites Store RD over Trib Whites Store is a masonry arch - deck carrying Whites Store RD over Trib Whites Store in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1870 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 155 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 5 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 91 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesWhites Store RD
CrossesTrib Whites Store
Location0.6 MI SW of White Store
Coordinates42.48378, -75.40924
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2017)
Projected traffic91 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$272,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whites Store RD over Trib Whites Store built?

It was built in 1870, making it 155 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Whites Store RD over Trib Whites Store 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 Whites Store RD over Trib Whites Store carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Whites Store RD over Trib Whites Store?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Whites Store RD over Trib Whites Store?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.