US Bridges

County Road 16 over E Br Canasawacta Creek

Fair

Chenango County, New York · SE of Beaver Meadow · Structure no. 000000003351620

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,090
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 16 over E Br Canasawacta Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Road 16 over E Br Canasawacta Creek in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 1,090 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,526 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 16
CrossesE Br Canasawacta Creek
LocationSE of Beaver Meadow
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.65918, -75.6787
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,090 (2017)
Projected traffic1,526 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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$219,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 16 over E Br Canasawacta Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 16 over E Br Canasawacta Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 16 over E Br Canasawacta Creek carry?

About 1,090 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 16 over E Br Canasawacta Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns County Road 16 over E Br Canasawacta Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.