US Bridges

County Road 20 over Pleasant Brook

Good

Chenango County, New York · 0.1 M S of W Main ST · Structure no. 000000003351530

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
995
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 20 over Pleasant Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 20 over Pleasant Brook in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 995 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,393 by 2039. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 20
CrossesPleasant Brook
Location0.1 M S of W Main ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.68482, -75.57225
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic995 (2019)
Projected traffic1,393 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$945,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 20 over Pleasant Brook built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 20 over Pleasant 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 20 over Pleasant Brook carry?

About 995 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 20 over Pleasant Brook?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 20 over Pleasant Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.