US Bridges

Creek Road over Genegantslet Crk

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 3.0 MI So of Mcdonough · Structure no. 000000003350960

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creek Road over Genegantslet Crk is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Creek Road over Genegantslet Crk in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 27 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2039. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCreek Road
CrossesGenegantslet Crk
Location3.0 MI So of Mcdonough
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.46903, -75.75573
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2019)
Projected traffic38 by 2039
Trucks14%
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$991,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Creek Road over Genegantslet Crk built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creek Road over Genegantslet Crk 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Creek Road over Genegantslet Crk carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Creek Road over Genegantslet Crk?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Creek Road over Genegantslet Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.