US Bridges

Fredericks Road over Bradley Creek

Good

Broome County, New York · 1 MI N of JCT CR49 & Fred · Structure no. 000000002225570

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
548
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fredericks Road over Bradley Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Fredericks Road over Bradley Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 548 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 767 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesFredericks Road
CrossesBradley Creek
Location1 MI N of JCT CR49 & Fred
Coordinates42.17475, -76.02186
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic548 (2018)
Projected traffic767 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$280,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fredericks Road over Bradley Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fredericks Road over Bradley Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Fredericks Road over Bradley Creek carry?

About 548 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Fredericks Road over Bradley Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns Fredericks Road over Bradley Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.