US Bridges

County Road 5 over Strongs Brook

Good

Chenango County, New York · 1 MI E of German 4 Corner · Structure no. 000000003351030

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
258
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 5 over Strongs Brook is a steel culvert carrying County Road 5 over Strongs Brook in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 258 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 269 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 5
CrossesStrongs Brook
Location1 MI E of German 4 Corner
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.49468, -75.84007
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic258 (2017)
Projected traffic269 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$203,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 5 over Strongs Brook built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 5 over Strongs Brook 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 5 over Strongs Brook carry?

About 258 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 5 over Strongs Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns County Road 5 over Strongs Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.