US Bridges

Argonne Avenue over Patterson Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · 1.5 MI SW of NY-17 W Exit · Structure no. 000000002225740

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
141
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Argonne Avenue over Patterson Creek is a steel culvert carrying Argonne Avenue over Patterson Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 141 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 197 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesArgonne Avenue
CrossesPatterson Creek
Location1.5 MI SW of NY-17 W Exit
Coordinates42.10697, -76.01407
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2018)
Projected traffic197 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$170,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Argonne Avenue over Patterson Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Argonne Avenue over Patterson 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Argonne Avenue over Patterson Creek carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Argonne Avenue over Patterson Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m).

Who owns Argonne Avenue over Patterson Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.