US Bridges

County Road 33 over Johnson Creek

Good

Chenango County, New York · 0.8 Mi.Se of Norwich · Structure no. 000000003350880

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,107
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 33 over Johnson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 33 over Johnson Creek in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,107 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,989 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 33
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location0.8 Mi.Se of Norwich
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.51509, -75.50478
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,107 (2018)
Projected traffic4,989 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 33 over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 33 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 33 over Johnson Creek carry?

About 4,107 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 33 over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 33 over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.