Palmer Road over Handsome Brook
GoodChenango County, New York · 4.7 MI NE of Sherburne · Structure no. 000000002226410
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 76
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Palmer Road over Handsome Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Palmer Road over Handsome Brook in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 76 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 106 by 2037. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Palmer Road over Handsome Brook built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is Palmer Road over Handsome Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Palmer Road over Handsome Brook carry?
About 76 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Palmer Road over Handsome Brook?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Palmer Road over Handsome Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.