US Bridges

RTE 990J over Page Brook

Fair

Broome County, New York · 4 MI W JCT Rts 990J & 369 · Structure no. 000000001050220

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,320
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 990J over Page Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 990J over Page Brook in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6 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 1,320 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,848 by 2037. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 990J
CrossesPage Brook
Location4 MI W JCT Rts 990J & 369
RouteState Highway 990J
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.21643, -75.82489
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,320 (2017)
Projected traffic1,848 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 990J over Page Brook built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 990J over Page 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 990J over Page Brook carry?

About 1,320 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 990J over Page Brook?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 990J over Page Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.