Historic Bridges: Chenango County, New York

Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S - Dismantled and/or in storage. L - Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.

Total Bridges Found: 8

Blanding Road Bridge
HSR

Blanding Road (TR-44) Over Chenango River in Rural: Chenango County, New York, United States

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 103 ft. Main Span: 101 ft. Roadway: 21 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1939 By: Smith and Caffrey Company of Syracuse, New York and New York State Department of Public Works

This classic state standard pony truss bridge is a form that is rapidly disappearing from the state's roads due to demolition and replacement.

Ditch Road Bridge
Holmesville Bridge
HSR

Ditch Road (TR-17) Over Unadilla River in Holmesville: Chenango County, New York and Otsego County, New York, United States

Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 175 ft. Main Span: 86 ft. Roadway: 13.5 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio

This is a rare surviving multi-span example of a through truss built by the prolific Wrought Iron Bridge Company and it has a few surviving finials as well.

S
Handsome Brook Bridge
HSR

Private Drive Over Handsome Brook in Rural: Chenango County, New York, United States

Metal 3 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Climax Road Machine Company of Marathon, New York

After sitting abandoned for many years, this classic Warren pony truss bridge made a move on a trailer to a historic park in Sherburne before disappearing again.

Lake Street Bridge
HSR

CR-13 (Lake Street) Over Unadilla River in New Berlin: Chenango County, New York and Otsego County, New York, United States

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 165 ft. Main Span: 164 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1933 By: Unknown and New York State Department of Public Works

This is a good example of a state standard through truss, a type that is rapidly disappearing in New York State.

Norwich Railroad Bridge South
HSR

Railroad (New York, Susquehanna, and Western) Over Canasawacta Creek in Norwich: Chenango County, New York, United States

Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Modified Warren (Subdivided) Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 117 ft. Main Span: 115 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This railroad through truss is noted for its subdivided Warren truss configuration.

X
Red Mill Bridge
County Bridge 76
HSR

Red Mill Road (TR-21) (Pleasant Street) Over Canasawacta Creek in Norwich: Chenango County, New York, United States

Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 73 ft. Main Span: 71 ft. Roadway: 12.8 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Groton Bridge Company of Groton, New York

This historic bridge was unfortunately destroyed before a detailed photo-documentation could be completed.

Rexford Falls Bridge
HSR

Pedestrian Walkway Over Mad Brook in Sherburne: Chenango County, New York, United States

Metal Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Wood Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Main Span: 75 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1877 By: William Sheldon of Sherburne, New York

This unique bowstring footbridge has unusual design details.

Williams Road Bridge
HSR

Williams Road (CR-23) Over Chenango River in Rural: Chenango County, New York, United States

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 103 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Roadway: 23 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1933 By: Unknown and New York State Department of Public Works

This state standard pony truss is located off of a state highway a short distance south of the confluence of the Sangerfield River and the Chenango River.

Historic Bridges: Chenango County, New York

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