US Bridges

Nower Road over Chenango River

Fair

Madison County, New York · Lebanon · Structure no. 000000003308420

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
578
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nower Road over Chenango River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nower Road over Chenango River in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2024, 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 578 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 809 by 2037. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNower Road
CrossesChenango River
LocationLebanon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadison County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.752, -75.55453
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic578 (2017)
Projected traffic809 by 2037
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$862,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nower Road over Chenango River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Nower Road over Chenango River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nower Road over Chenango River carry?

About 578 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nower Road over Chenango River?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nower Road over Chenango River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.