US Bridges

County Road 32 over Farrel Creek

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 2.9 MI W of JCT NY-12 & C · Structure no. 000000003350570

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,185
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 32 over Farrel Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 32 over Farrel Creek in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 86 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 6 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 1,185 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,659 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 32
CrossesFarrel Creek
Location2.9 MI W of JCT NY-12 & C
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.37543, -75.63296
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,185 (2018)
Projected traffic1,659 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 32 over Farrel Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is County Road 32 over Farrel Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 32 over Farrel Creek carry?

About 1,185 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 32 over Farrel Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 32 over Farrel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.