US Bridges

Joe Hoben Road over Mill Brook

Good

Chenango County, New York · 1.5 MI N of JCT Millbrook · Structure no. 000000003350660

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joe Hoben Road over Mill Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Joe Hoben Road over Mill Brook in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 245 by 2036. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesJoe Hoben Road
CrossesMill Brook
Location1.5 MI N of JCT Millbrook
Coordinates42.44812, -75.62579
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2016)
Projected traffic245 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$911,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Joe Hoben Road over Mill Brook built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joe Hoben Road over Mill Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Joe Hoben Road over Mill Brook carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Joe Hoben Road over Mill Brook?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Joe Hoben Road over Mill Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.