US Bridges

North Chenango ST over Birdsall Brook

Fair

Chenango County, New York · In Village of Greene · Structure no. 000000003350420

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
778
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Chenango ST over Birdsall Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Chenango ST over Birdsall Brook in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 89 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.

It carries about 778 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,089 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNorth Chenango ST
CrossesBirdsall Brook
LocationIn Village of Greene
Coordinates42.33338, -75.76685
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic778 (2018)
Projected traffic1,089 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$712,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Chenango ST over Birdsall Brook built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is North Chenango ST over Birdsall 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does North Chenango ST over Birdsall Brook carry?

About 778 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is North Chenango ST over Birdsall Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns North Chenango ST over Birdsall Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.