US Bridges

RTE 201 over Little Choconut Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · JCT Rts 201 + 17C · Structure no. 000000001063269

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
462 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,608
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 201 over Little Choconut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 201 over Little Choconut Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 2,608 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,022 by 2041. The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 201
CrossesLittle Choconut Creek
LocationJCT Rts 201 + 17C
RouteU.S. Route 201
Coordinates42.1141, -75.96966
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length462 ft (140.8 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,608 (2017)
Projected traffic3,022 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$10 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 201 over Little Choconut Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 201 over Little Choconut Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 201 over Little Choconut Creek carry?

About 2,608 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 201 over Little Choconut Creek?

The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 201 over Little Choconut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.