US Bridges

Chapel ST over Mad Brook

Good

Chenango County, New York · In Village of Sherburne · Structure no. 000000003351450

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,786
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chapel ST over Mad Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chapel ST over Mad Brook in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,786 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2038. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesChapel ST
CrossesMad Brook
LocationIn Village of Sherburne
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.67674, -75.48564
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,786 (2018)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chapel ST over Mad Brook built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chapel ST over Mad 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Chapel ST over Mad Brook carry?

About 2,786 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Chapel ST over Mad Brook?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Chapel ST over Mad Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.