Tarbell Road over Pond Brook
FairChenango County, New York · In Smithville Flats · Structure no. 000000003350670
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 146
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tarbell Road over Pond Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tarbell Road over Pond Brook in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 90 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 146 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tarbell Road over Pond Brook built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Tarbell Road over Pond 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Tarbell Road over Pond Brook carry?
About 146 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Tarbell Road over Pond Brook?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Tarbell Road over Pond Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.