US Bridges

County Road 17 over Trib.Kelsey Creek

Good

Chenango County, New York · 0.1 MI N of JCT NY-206 & · Structure no. 000000003350220

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
323
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 17 over Trib.Kelsey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 17 over Trib.Kelsey Creek in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 323 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 452 by 2037. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 17
CrossesTrib.Kelsey Creek
Location0.1 MI N of JCT NY-206 &
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.26811, -75.54329
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2017)
Projected traffic452 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$291,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 17 over Trib.Kelsey Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 17 over Trib.Kelsey Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 17 over Trib.Kelsey Creek carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 17 over Trib.Kelsey Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 17 over Trib.Kelsey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.