US Bridges

RTE 990F over Park Creek

Good

Broome County, New York · JCT Rts 990F+17 Connector · Structure no. 000000001050190

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,437
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 990F over Park Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 990F over Park Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 63 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 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 4,437 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,212 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 990F
CrossesPark Creek
LocationJCT Rts 990F+17 Connector
RouteState Highway 990F
Coordinates42.09395, -75.82301
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,437 (2020)
Projected traffic6,212 by 2040
Trucks8%
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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 990F over Park Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is RTE 990F over Park 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 990F over Park Creek carry?

About 4,437 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 990F over Park Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 990F over Park Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.