US Bridges

Mendenhall Road over Wylie Brook

FairPosted for load

Chenango County, New York · 0.7MI S of JCT CR30 & NY2 · Structure no. 000000003350260

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mendenhall Road over Wylie Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mendenhall Road over Wylie Brook in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 115 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 39 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2037. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMendenhall Road
CrossesWylie Brook
Location0.7MI S of JCT CR30 & NY2
Coordinates42.25954, -75.63872
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2017)
Projected traffic55 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$343,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mendenhall Road over Wylie Brook built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Mendenhall Road over Wylie 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mendenhall Road over Wylie Brook carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mendenhall Road over Wylie Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Mendenhall Road over Wylie Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.