US Bridges

RTE 206 over Ticknor Brook

Fair

Broome County, New York · 4.4 MI E JCT SH 206 & SH · Structure no. 000000001040350

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,621
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 206 over Ticknor Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 206 over Ticknor Brook in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 2,621 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,637 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 206
CrossesTicknor Brook
Location4.4 MI E JCT SH 206 & SH
RouteState Highway 206
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.33848, -75.88808
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,621 (2017)
Projected traffic2,637 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 206 over Ticknor Brook built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 206 over Ticknor Brook 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 206 over Ticknor Brook carry?

About 2,621 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 206 over Ticknor Brook?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 206 over Ticknor Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.