US Bridges

County Road 13 over Trb Ashbell Brook

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 2.1 MI N of South Otselic · Structure no. 000000003351660

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
307
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 13 over Trb Ashbell Brook is a concrete slab carrying County Road 13 over Trb Ashbell Brook in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 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 307 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 13
CrossesTrb Ashbell Brook
Location2.1 MI N of South Otselic
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.67182, -75.79951
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic307 (2016)
Projected traffic430 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$515,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 13 over Trb Ashbell Brook built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 13 over Trb Ashbell 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 August 2023.

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

About 307 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 13 over Trb Ashbell Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 13 over Trb Ashbell Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.