US Bridges

Kemak RD over Glen Brook

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 0.2 MI NW of Nys Rt 26 · Structure no. 000000003351340

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
81
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kemak RD over Glen Brook is a steel culvert carrying Kemak RD over Glen Brook in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 6 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 81 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 113 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKemak RD
CrossesGlen Brook
Location0.2 MI NW of Nys Rt 26
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.62963, -75.81787
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: 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 rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2019)
Projected traffic113 by 2039
Trucks14%
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$190,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kemak RD over Glen Brook built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kemak RD over Glen 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Kemak RD over Glen Brook carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Kemak RD over Glen Brook?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns Kemak RD over Glen Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.