US Bridges

County Road No 16 over Hawley Brook

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 2.0 MI NW of Plymouth · Structure no. 000000003351230

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,090
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road No 16 over Hawley Brook is a steel culvert carrying County Road No 16 over Hawley Brook in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,090 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,526 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road No 16
CrossesHawley Brook
Location2.0 MI NW of Plymouth
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.63611, -75.62449
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: 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 alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 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 traffic1,090 (2017)
Projected traffic1,526 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed25.5 mi (41 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$210,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road No 16 over Hawley Brook built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road No 16 over Hawley 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Road No 16 over Hawley Brook carry?

About 1,090 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road No 16 over Hawley Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns County Road No 16 over Hawley Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.