West Main Street over Chenango River
FairChenango County, New York · 0.7 MI West of Earlville · Structure no. 000000003351520
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 78 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 978
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Main Street over Chenango River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Main Street over Chenango River in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 95 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 978 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,369 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 West Main Street over Chenango River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is West Main Street 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does West Main Street over Chenango River carry?
About 978 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is West Main Street over Chenango River?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns West Main Street over Chenango River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.