US Bridges

Furman Mills Road over Pleasant Brook

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 0.2 MI E of SH 12 · Structure no. 000000003351390

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
257
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Furman Mills Road over Pleasant Brook is a steel truss - thru carrying Furman Mills Road over Pleasant 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 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 257 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2038. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesFurman Mills Road
CrossesPleasant Brook
Location0.2 MI E of SH 12
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.73643, -75.49183
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic257 (2018)
Projected traffic360 by 2038
Trucks6%
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$5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Furman Mills Road over Pleasant Brook built?

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

What condition is Furman Mills Road over Pleasant 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 Furman Mills Road over Pleasant Brook carry?

About 257 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Furman Mills Road over Pleasant Brook?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Furman Mills Road over Pleasant Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.