US Bridges

Harsh Road over Canaseraga Creek

Fair

Madison County, New York · 2.65 MI NE of Chittenango · Structure no. 000000002309050

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
540
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harsh Road over Canaseraga Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Harsh Road over Canaseraga Creek in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 70 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 756 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHarsh Road
CrossesCanaseraga Creek
Location2.65 MI NE of Chittenango
CountyMadison County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.06928, -75.82473
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2018)
Projected traffic756 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$456,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harsh Road over Canaseraga Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Harsh Road over Canaseraga 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Harsh Road over Canaseraga Creek carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Harsh Road over Canaseraga Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Harsh Road over Canaseraga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.