North Main Street over Cowaselon Creek
FairMadison County, New York · 1 MI North of Canastota · Structure no. 000000002309280
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,085
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Main Street over Cowaselon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Main Street over Cowaselon Creek in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 76 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 1,085 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,342 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Main Street over Cowaselon Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is North Main Street over Cowaselon 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does North Main Street over Cowaselon Creek carry?
About 1,085 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is North Main Street over Cowaselon Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns North Main Street over Cowaselon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.