US Bridges

County Road 3 over Bowman Creek

Fair

Chenango County, New York · In Hamlet of Tyner · Structure no. 000000003350740

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
572
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 3 over Bowman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 3 over Bowman Creek in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 572 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 801 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 3
CrossesBowman Creek
LocationIn Hamlet of Tyner
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.43024, -75.66415
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic572 (2021)
Projected traffic801 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$777,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 3 over Bowman Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 3 over Bowman 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 3 over Bowman Creek carry?

About 572 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 3 over Bowman Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 3 over Bowman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.