US Bridges

Hogsback Road over Wheeler Brook

Good

Chenango County, New York · 2.5 MI East of Greene · Structure no. 000000003350340

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
257
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hogsback Road over Wheeler Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hogsback Road over Wheeler Brook in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 257 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2038. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHogsback Road
CrossesWheeler Brook
Location2.5 MI East of Greene
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.32251, -75.72489
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic257 (2018)
Projected traffic360 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$598,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hogsback Road over Wheeler Brook built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hogsback Road over Wheeler 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Hogsback Road over Wheeler Brook carry?

About 257 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hogsback Road over Wheeler Brook?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hogsback Road over Wheeler Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.