US Bridges

County Road 28 over Great Brook

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 1.0 MI S of CR29 · Structure no. 000000003351100

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
177
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 28 over Great Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 28 over Great Brook in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 177 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 248 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 28
CrossesGreat Brook
Location1.0 MI S of CR29
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.60343, -75.39413
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177 (2021)
Projected traffic248 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 28 over Great Brook built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 28 over Great Brook 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 28 over Great Brook carry?

About 177 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 28 over Great Brook?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 28 over Great Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.