US Bridges

Fallbrook Road over Little Snake Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · 1 MI NW of Corbettsville · Structure no. 000000002225490

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
195
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fallbrook Road over Little Snake Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fallbrook Road over Little Snake Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 51 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 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 195 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 273 by 2038. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFallbrook Road
CrossesLittle Snake Creek
Location1 MI NW of Corbettsville
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.03047, -75.80857
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2018)
Projected traffic273 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fallbrook Road over Little Snake Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Fallbrook Road over Little Snake 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Fallbrook Road over Little Snake Creek carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Fallbrook Road over Little Snake Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Fallbrook Road over Little Snake Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.