US Bridges

Armstrong RD over Chenango River

Fair

Madison County, New York · At Lebanon · Structure no. 000000003308460

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
594
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Armstrong RD over Chenango River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Armstrong RD over Chenango River in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 87 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 594 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 832 by 2037. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesArmstrong RD
CrossesChenango River
LocationAt Lebanon
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.81056, -75.5791
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic594 (2017)
Projected traffic832 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$615,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Armstrong RD over Chenango River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Armstrong RD 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Armstrong RD over Chenango River carry?

About 594 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Armstrong RD over Chenango River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Armstrong RD over Chenango River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.