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County Road 13 over Ashbell Brook

Good

Chenango County, New York · .3 MI N of South Otselic · Structure no. 000000003351650

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
69 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
387
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 13 over Ashbell Brook is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 13 over Ashbell Brook in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 387 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 542 by 2036. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 13
CrossesAshbell Brook
Location.3 MI N of South Otselic
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.64878, -75.78597
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic387 (2016)
Projected traffic542 by 2036
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 13 over Ashbell Brook built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 13 over Ashbell 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 13 over Ashbell Brook carry?

About 387 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 13 over Ashbell Brook?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 13 over Ashbell Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.