US Bridges

Williams Road over Chenango River

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 1.2 MI So of Earlville · Structure no. 000000003351490

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
465
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williams Road over Chenango River is a steel truss - thru carrying Williams Road over Chenango River in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 92 years old, older 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 465 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 651 by 2038. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWilliams Road
CrossesChenango River
Location1.2 MI So of Earlville
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.71441, -75.54036
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic465 (2018)
Projected traffic651 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$3.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Williams Road over Chenango River built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Williams Road over Chenango River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Williams Road over Chenango River carry?

About 465 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Williams Road over Chenango River?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Williams Road over Chenango River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.