Smith Drive over Mad Brook
PoorChenango County, New York · In Village of Sherburne · Structure no. 000000003351440
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 249
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith Drive over Mad Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smith Drive over Mad Brook in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.
It carries about 249 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 349 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smith Drive over Mad Brook built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith Drive over Mad Brook 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Smith Drive over Mad Brook carry?
About 249 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Smith Drive over Mad Brook?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Smith Drive over Mad Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.