US Bridges

County RD 24 over Handsome Brook

Good

Chenango County, New York · 1.2 MI No of Sherburne · Structure no. 000000003351400

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
820
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 24 over Handsome Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County RD 24 over Handsome Brook in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,148 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCounty RD 24
CrossesHandsome Brook
Location1.2 MI No of Sherburne
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.7055, -75.49995
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2021)
Projected traffic1,148 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 24 over Handsome Brook built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 24 over Handsome 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 24 over Handsome Brook carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County RD 24 over Handsome Brook?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 24 over Handsome Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.