US Bridges

Sally Piper Road over Patterson Creek

Good

Broome County, New York · 1.8 MI E of JCT CR76 & CR · Structure no. 000000002225760

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,384
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sally Piper Road over Patterson Creek is a steel culvert carrying Sally Piper Road over Patterson Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 1,384 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,938 by 2037. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSally Piper Road
CrossesPatterson Creek
Location1.8 MI E of JCT CR76 & CR
Coordinates42.14645, -76.01402
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,384 (2017)
Projected traffic1,938 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$242,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sally Piper Road over Patterson Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sally Piper Road over Patterson Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sally Piper Road over Patterson Creek carry?

About 1,384 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sally Piper Road over Patterson Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Sally Piper Road over Patterson Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.