US Bridges

Russell Street over Chittenango Creek

Good

Madison County, New York · In Chittenango · Structure no. 000000002309110

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
961
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russell Street over Chittenango Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Russell Street over Chittenango Creek in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 961 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,345 by 2037. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRussell Street
CrossesChittenango Creek
LocationIn Chittenango
Coordinates43.04929, -75.8702
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic961 (2017)
Projected traffic1,345 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Russell Street over Chittenango Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Russell Street over Chittenango 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Russell Street over Chittenango Creek carry?

About 961 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Russell Street over Chittenango Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Russell Street over Chittenango Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.