US Bridges

County Road 34 over Johnson Creek

Good

Chenango County, New York · 1.5 MI SE of Norwich · Structure no. 000000003350860

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
856
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 34 over Johnson Creek is a concrete frame carrying County Road 34 over Johnson Creek in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 856 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,059 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesCounty Road 34
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location1.5 MI SE of Norwich
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.51387, -75.49534
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating88.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic856 (2018)
Projected traffic1,059 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$845,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 34 over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 34 over Johnson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 34 over Johnson Creek carry?

About 856 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 34 over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 34 over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.