US Bridges

County Road 32 over Eddy Brook

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 3.6 Miles South of Oxford · Structure no. 000000003350590

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,286
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 32 over Eddy Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 32 over Eddy Brook in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 1,286 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2037. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 32
CrossesEddy Brook
Location3.6 Miles South of Oxford
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.38939, -75.6243
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,286 (2017)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2037
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$544,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 32 over Eddy Brook built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 32 over Eddy 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 32 over Eddy Brook carry?

About 1,286 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 32 over Eddy Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 32 over Eddy Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.