US Bridges

South Oxford Brdge over Chenango River

FairPosted for load

Chenango County, New York · 3.1 MI So of Oxford · Structure no. 000000003350600

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
317
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Oxford Brdge over Chenango River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying South Oxford Brdge over Chenango River in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 317 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 444 by 2038. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSouth Oxford Brdge
CrossesChenango River
Location3.1 MI So of Oxford
Coordinates42.40117, -75.63022
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic317 (2018)
Projected traffic444 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Oxford Brdge over Chenango River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Oxford Brdge 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does South Oxford Brdge over Chenango River carry?

About 317 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is South Oxford Brdge over Chenango River?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns South Oxford Brdge over Chenango River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.