US Bridges

RTE 38B over Crocker Creek

Good

Broome County, New York · 2.5 MI NW JCT SH 26 & SH3 · Structure no. 000000001024390

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,863
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 38B over Crocker Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 38B over Crocker Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,863 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,542 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 38B
CrossesCrocker Creek
Location2.5 MI NW JCT SH 26 & SH3
RouteState Highway 38B
Coordinates42.15639, -76.07554
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.8 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,863 (2021)
Projected traffic3,542 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 38B over Crocker Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 38B over Crocker Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 38B over Crocker Creek carry?

About 2,863 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 38B over Crocker Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 38B over Crocker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.