US Bridges

County Road 38 over Yaleville Brook

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 1.7 MI N of Bainbridge · Structure no. 000000003350180

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
976
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 38 over Yaleville Brook is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 38 over Yaleville Brook in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 90 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 976 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,366 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 38
CrossesYaleville Brook
Location1.7 MI N of Bainbridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.32548, -75.46932
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic976 (2018)
Projected traffic1,366 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$919,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 38 over Yaleville Brook built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is County Road 38 over Yaleville Brook 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 38 over Yaleville Brook carry?

About 976 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 38 over Yaleville Brook?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 38 over Yaleville Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.