US Bridges

Gee Road over Cowaselon Creek

Good

Madison County, New York · 5.5 MI NE of Chittenango · Structure no. 000000002309190

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
431
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gee Road over Cowaselon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gee Road over Cowaselon Creek in Madison County, New York. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 431 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 603 by 2037. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesGee Road
CrossesCowaselon Creek
Location5.5 MI NE of Chittenango
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.11726, -75.8304
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic431 (2017)
Projected traffic603 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$626,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gee Road over Cowaselon Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gee Road over Cowaselon 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Gee Road over Cowaselon Creek carry?

About 431 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Gee Road over Cowaselon Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Gee Road over Cowaselon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.