US Bridges

RTE 434 over Choconut Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · 1.2MI W JCT Rts 434 & 26 · Structure no. 000000001063329

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,163
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 434 over Choconut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 434 over Choconut Creek 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 11,163 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,560 by 2041. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 434
CrossesChoconut Creek
Location1.2MI W JCT Rts 434 & 26
RouteState Highway 434
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.08415, -76.06349
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 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 and pedestrian
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$6.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 434 over Choconut Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 434 over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 434 over Choconut Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 434 over Choconut Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 434 over Choconut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.