US Bridges

Hogsback Road over Chenango River

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 1.5 MI North of Greene · Structure no. 000000003350370

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
244
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hogsback Road over Chenango River is a steel truss - thru carrying Hogsback Road over Chenango River in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 35 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 244 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 342 by 2038. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHogsback Road
CrossesChenango River
Location1.5 MI North of Greene
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.35304, -75.72001
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic244 (2018)
Projected traffic342 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hogsback Road over Chenango River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Hogsback Road over Chenango River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Hogsback Road over Chenango River carry?

About 244 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hogsback Road over Chenango River?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Hogsback Road over Chenango River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.