US Bridges

Pollard Hill RD over Nanticoke Creek

Good

Broome County, New York · 2.8 MI N of JCT SR 28 & N · Structure no. 000000002225630

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,916
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pollard Hill RD over Nanticoke Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pollard Hill RD over Nanticoke Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,916 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,682 by 2039. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesPollard Hill RD
CrossesNanticoke Creek
Location2.8 MI N of JCT SR 28 & N
Coordinates42.19087, -76.05815
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,916 (2019)
Projected traffic2,682 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pollard Hill RD over Nanticoke Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pollard Hill RD over Nanticoke 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 Pollard Hill RD over Nanticoke Creek carry?

About 1,916 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pollard Hill RD over Nanticoke Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Pollard Hill RD over Nanticoke Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.