US Bridges

County Road 35 over Guilford Creek

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 1 MI SE of JCT CR35 & CR3 · Structure no. 000000003360060

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,079
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 35 over Guilford Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Road 35 over Guilford Creek in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,079 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,168 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 35
CrossesGuilford Creek
Location1 MI SE of JCT CR35 & CR3
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.39493, -75.45269
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,079 (2016)
Projected traffic2,168 by 2041
Trucks7%
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$195,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 35 over Guilford Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 35 over Guilford 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 35 over Guilford Creek carry?

About 2,079 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 35 over Guilford Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns County Road 35 over Guilford Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.