Smith Drive over Patterson Creek
FairBroome County, New York · 1 MI N of Hooper RD Ramp · Structure no. 000000002225780
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,371
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith Drive over Patterson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Smith Drive over Patterson Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 1,371 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,919 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smith Drive over Patterson Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith Drive 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Smith Drive over Patterson Creek carry?
About 1,371 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Smith Drive over Patterson Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Smith Drive over Patterson Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.