US Bridges

Chandler RD over Farrington Brook

Fair

Franklin County, New York · 1.7 MI E of Moira · Structure no. 000000003337270

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
267
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chandler RD over Farrington Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chandler RD over Farrington Brook in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 66 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 267 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 374 by 2037. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesChandler RD
CrossesFarrington Brook
Location1.7 MI E of Moira
CountyFranklin County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.81521, -74.52601
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic267 (2017)
Projected traffic374 by 2037
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$443,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chandler RD over Farrington Brook built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Chandler RD over Farrington 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Chandler RD over Farrington Brook carry?

About 267 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Chandler RD over Farrington Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Chandler RD over Farrington Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.