US Bridges

Bisby Road over Trib Pleasant Brook

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 2.5 MI NW of Upperville · Structure no. 000000003351600

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
78
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bisby Road over Trib Pleasant Brook is a wood or timber slab carrying Bisby Road over Trib Pleasant Brook in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 6 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 78 vehicles a day, projected to reach 109 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBisby Road
CrossesTrib Pleasant Brook
Location2.5 MI NW of Upperville
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.72527, -75.64293
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2018)
Projected traffic109 by 2038
Trucks0%
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$442,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bisby Road over Trib Pleasant Brook built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bisby Road over Trib Pleasant Brook 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bisby Road over Trib Pleasant Brook carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Bisby Road over Trib Pleasant Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bisby Road over Trib Pleasant Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.