US Bridges

RTE 990H over Phelps Crk

Fair

Broome County, New York · 01 MI S JCT Rts 990H + 7 · Structure no. 000000001050210

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,753
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 990H over Phelps Crk is a concrete slab carrying RTE 990H over Phelps Crk in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 1,753 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,168 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 990H
CrossesPhelps Crk
Location01 MI S JCT Rts 990H + 7
RouteState Highway 990H
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.1403, -75.89449
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,753 (2018)
Projected traffic2,168 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 990H over Phelps Crk built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 990H over Phelps Crk 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 990H over Phelps Crk carry?

About 1,753 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 990H over Phelps Crk?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 990H over Phelps Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.