US Bridges

County Road 72 over Little Choconut Ck

Fair

Broome County, New York · 1.5 MI N. Johnson City · Structure no. 000000002225690

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,036
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 72 over Little Choconut Ck is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 72 over Little Choconut Ck in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1974, 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 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 4,036 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,993 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesCounty Road 72
CrossesLittle Choconut Ck
Location1.5 MI N. Johnson City
Coordinates42.14293, -75.94173
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,036 (2017)
Projected traffic4,993 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$405,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 72 over Little Choconut Ck built?

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

What condition is County Road 72 over Little Choconut Ck 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 72 over Little Choconut Ck carry?

About 4,036 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 72 over Little Choconut Ck?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns County Road 72 over Little Choconut Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.