US Bridges

County Road 17 over Kelsey Creek

Good

Chenango County, New York · .9 MI N JCT Rt 206 · Structure no. 000000003370980

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 17 over Kelsey Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Road 17 over Kelsey Creek in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 742 by 2036. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 17
CrossesKelsey Creek
Location.9 MI N JCT Rt 206
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.32746, -75.54197
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2016)
Projected traffic742 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$287,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 17 over Kelsey Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 17 over Kelsey Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 17 over Kelsey Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 17 over Kelsey Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Road 17 over Kelsey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.