US Bridges

RTE 363 over Exchange Street

Fair

Broome County, New York · 0.2 MI E JCT Rts 363+434 · Structure no. 000000001013039

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,568
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 363 over Exchange Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 363 over Exchange Street in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 62 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 5 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 18,568 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,516 by 2041. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 363
CrossesExchange Street
Location0.2 MI E JCT Rts 363+434
RouteState Highway 363
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.0947, -75.90833
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,568 (2020)
Projected traffic21,516 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 363 over Exchange Street built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is RTE 363 over Exchange Street 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 363 over Exchange Street carry?

About 18,568 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 363 over Exchange Street?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 363 over Exchange Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.