US Bridges

N Canal Street over Birdsall Brook

Good

Chenango County, New York · Town of Greene · Structure no. 000000002268340

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
476
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Canal Street over Birdsall Brook is a concrete culvert carrying N Canal Street over Birdsall Brook in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 476 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 666 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesN Canal Street
CrossesBirdsall Brook
LocationTown of Greene
Coordinates42.3339, -75.76854
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic476 (2018)
Projected traffic666 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$469,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Canal Street over Birdsall Brook built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Canal Street over Birdsall 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does N Canal Street over Birdsall Brook carry?

About 476 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is N Canal Street over Birdsall Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N Canal Street over Birdsall Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.