US Bridges

Harry L Drive over Finch Hollow Crk

Good

Broome County, New York · Village of Johnson City · Structure no. 000000002225710

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,095
2009 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harry L Drive over Finch Hollow Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harry L Drive over Finch Hollow Crk in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 84 years old, older 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 8,095 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,833 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHarry L Drive
CrossesFinch Hollow Crk
LocationVillage of Johnson City
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.1246, -75.97556
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,095 (2009)
Projected traffic9,833 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harry L Drive over Finch Hollow Crk built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Harry L Drive over Finch Hollow Crk 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 2023.

How much traffic does Harry L Drive over Finch Hollow Crk carry?

About 8,095 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Harry L Drive over Finch Hollow Crk?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Harry L Drive over Finch Hollow Crk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.