US Bridges

Old Harry L Drive over Little Choconut Ck

Poor

Broome County, New York · Village of Johnson City · Structure no. 000000002225700

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
221
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Harry L Drive over Little Choconut Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Harry L Drive over Little Choconut Ck in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 221 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 309 by 2038. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesOld Harry L Drive
CrossesLittle Choconut Ck
LocationVillage of Johnson City
Coordinates42.12109, -75.94901
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic221 (2018)
Projected traffic309 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Harry L Drive over Little Choconut Ck built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Harry L Drive over Little Choconut Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Old Harry L Drive over Little Choconut Ck carry?

About 221 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Old Harry L Drive over Little Choconut Ck?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Old Harry L Drive over Little Choconut Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.