US Bridges

RTE 206 over Halfway Brook

Fair

Broome County, New York · 4.7 MI E JCT Rts 206+26 · Structure no. 000000001040360

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,287
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 206 over Halfway Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 206 over Halfway Brook in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 89 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 2,287 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,301 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 206
CrossesHalfway Brook
Location4.7 MI E JCT Rts 206+26
RouteState Highway 206
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.33946, -75.88267
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,287 (2020)
Projected traffic2,301 by 2041
Trucks11%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 206 over Halfway Brook built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is RTE 206 over Halfway 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 206 over Halfway Brook carry?

About 2,287 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 206 over Halfway Brook?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 206 over Halfway Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.