US Bridges

Pennsylvania Ave over Pedestrian Trail 434 43

Good

Broome County, New York · 0.4 MI SW JCT Rts 434+363 · Structure no. 000000001013010

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,818
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pennsylvania Ave over Pedestrian Trail 434 43 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pennsylvania Ave over Pedestrian Trail 434 43 in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 71 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,818 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,638 by 2041. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPennsylvania Ave
CrossesPedestrian Trail 434 43
Location0.4 MI SW JCT Rts 434+363
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.08978, -75.91626
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,818 (2020)
Projected traffic4,638 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pennsylvania Ave over Pedestrian Trail 434 43 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Pennsylvania Ave over Pedestrian Trail 434 43 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Pennsylvania Ave over Pedestrian Trail 434 43 carry?

About 3,818 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pennsylvania Ave over Pedestrian Trail 434 43?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Pennsylvania Ave over Pedestrian Trail 434 43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.