Melondy Hill Road over Oquaga Creek
FairBroome County, New York · Hamlet of North Sanford · Structure no. 000000002225680
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 122
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Melondy Hill Road over Oquaga Creek is a steel culvert carrying Melondy Hill Road over Oquaga Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 122 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 171 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Melondy Hill Road over Oquaga Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Melondy Hill Road over Oquaga 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Melondy Hill Road over Oquaga Creek carry?
About 122 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Melondy Hill Road over Oquaga Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).
Who owns Melondy Hill Road over Oquaga Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.