US Bridges

Art Lake Road over Genegantslet Creek

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 0.2 MI E of Nys 206 · Structure no. 000000003350710

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Art Lake Road over Genegantslet Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Art Lake Road over Genegantslet Creek in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2036. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesArt Lake Road
CrossesGenegantslet Creek
Location0.2 MI E of Nys 206
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.44075, -75.77257
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2016)
Projected traffic35 by 2036
Trucks4%
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$705,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Art Lake Road over Genegantslet Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Art Lake Road over Genegantslet 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Art Lake Road over Genegantslet Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Art Lake Road over Genegantslet Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Art Lake Road over Genegantslet Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.