US Bridges

County Road 34 over Johnson Creek

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 1.1 MI SE of Norwich · Structure no. 000000003350870

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 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 prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 34 over Johnson Creek in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 79 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 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 856 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,059 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 34
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location1.1 MI SE of Norwich
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.51372, -75.49947
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$853,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 34 over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is County Road 34 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 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 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 34 over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.