US Bridges

Hance Road over Trib W Fork Little Snake

Fair

Broome County, New York · 3.0 MI S of Binghamton · Structure no. 000000002225330

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
327
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hance Road over Trib W Fork Little Snake is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hance Road over Trib W Fork Little Snake in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 59 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 327 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 458 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesHance Road
CrossesTrib W Fork Little Snake
Location3.0 MI S of Binghamton
Coordinates42.02619, -75.91874
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic327 (2019)
Projected traffic458 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$554,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hance Road over Trib W Fork Little Snake built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Hance Road over Trib W Fork Little Snake 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 2023.

How much traffic does Hance Road over Trib W Fork Little Snake carry?

About 327 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Hance Road over Trib W Fork Little Snake?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hance Road over Trib W Fork Little Snake?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.