US Bridges

County Road 32C over Chenango River

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 5.2 MI NE of Greene · Structure no. 000000003351730

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
232 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
535
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 32C over Chenango River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 32C over Chenango River in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 535 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 749 by 2037. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 32C
CrossesChenango River
Location5.2 MI NE of Greene
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.36415, -75.68068
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic535 (2017)
Projected traffic749 by 2037
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$3.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 32C over Chenango River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 32C over Chenango River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 32C over Chenango River carry?

About 535 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is County Road 32C over Chenango River?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 32C over Chenango River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.