US Bridges

County Road 32B over Chenango River

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 4.5 Miles S of Norwich · Structure no. 000000003350770

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
182 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,612
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 32B over Chenango River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 32B over Chenango River in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,612 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,994 by 2041. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 32B
CrossesChenango River
Location4.5 Miles S of Norwich
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.47275, -75.54532
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,612 (2015)
Projected traffic1,994 by 2041
Trucks7%
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$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 32B over Chenango River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 32B 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 32B over Chenango River carry?

About 1,612 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 32B over Chenango River?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 32B over Chenango River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.