US Bridges

RTE 434 over Tracy Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · 3.4 MI W JCT Rts 434 + 26 · Structure no. 000000001063319

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,163
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 434 over Tracy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 434 over Tracy Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 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 11,163 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,560 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 434
CrossesTracy Creek
Location3.4 MI W JCT Rts 434 + 26
RouteState Highway 434
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.06844, -76.10287
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,163 (2018)
Projected traffic13,560 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 434 over Tracy Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is RTE 434 over Tracy 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 434 over Tracy Creek carry?

About 11,163 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 434 over Tracy Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 434 over Tracy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.