US Bridges

Manley Road over Gilmore Brook

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 2.3 Mi. S.W. of Norwich · Structure no. 000000003350840

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
218
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Manley Road over Gilmore Brook is a steel culvert carrying Manley Road over Gilmore Brook 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 218 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 305 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesManley Road
CrossesGilmore Brook
Location2.3 Mi. S.W. of Norwich
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.52389, -75.55504
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic218 (2021)
Projected traffic305 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$266,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Manley Road over Gilmore Brook built?

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

What condition is Manley Road over Gilmore Brook 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Manley Road over Gilmore Brook carry?

About 218 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Manley Road over Gilmore Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Manley Road over Gilmore Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.