US Bridges

County Road No 32 over Ransford Creek

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 0.24 MI NE of Norwich · Structure no. 000000003350810

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,139
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road No 32 over Ransford Creek is a concrete slab carrying County Road No 32 over Ransford Creek in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 87 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 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 6,139 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,457 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road No 32
CrossesRansford Creek
Location0.24 MI NE of Norwich
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.54038, -75.50939
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,139 (2018)
Projected traffic7,457 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$649,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road No 32 over Ransford Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

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

About 6,139 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road No 32 over Ransford Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns County Road No 32 over Ransford Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.