US Bridges

Coye Road over Sangerfield River

Fair

Chenango County, New York · .25 Miles East of Rt 12 · Structure no. 000000003351500

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
82
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coye Road over Sangerfield River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coye Road over Sangerfield River in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 125 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 82 vehicles a day, roughly 78% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCoye Road
CrossesSangerfield River
Location.25 Miles East of Rt 12
Coordinates42.73131, -75.53428
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2021)
Projected traffic115 by 2041
Trucks78%
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$660,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coye Road over Sangerfield River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Coye Road over Sangerfield 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Coye Road over Sangerfield River carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 78% are trucks.

How long is Coye Road over Sangerfield River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Coye Road over Sangerfield River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.