US Bridges

County Road No 32 over Johnson Creek

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 0.6 MI So of Norwich · Structure no. 000000003350780

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,921
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road No 32 over Johnson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road No 32 over Johnson Creek in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 2,921 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,614 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road No 32
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location0.6 MI So of Norwich
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.51525, -75.50869
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating94.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,921 (2021)
Projected traffic3,614 by 2041
Trucks9%
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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road No 32 over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road No 32 over Johnson 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 No 32 over Johnson Creek carry?

About 2,921 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road No 32 over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns County Road No 32 over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.