Blanding Road over Chenango River
PoorPosted for loadChenango County, New York · .6 MI South of Sherburne · Structure no. 000000003351430
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 103 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 324
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blanding Road over Chenango River is a steel truss - thru carrying Blanding Road over Chenango River in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 86 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 324 vehicles a day, projected to reach 454 by 2038. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blanding Road over Chenango River built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Blanding Road over Chenango River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Blanding Road over Chenango River carry?
About 324 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Blanding Road over Chenango River?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Blanding Road over Chenango River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.