US Bridges

Lester Avenue over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Broome County, New York · Village of Johnson City · Structure no. 000000002225810

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,730
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lester Avenue over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lester Avenue over Norfolk Southern RR in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2024, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 6,730 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,327 by 2041. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLester Avenue
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationVillage of Johnson City
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.1157, -75.95026
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,730 (2021)
Projected traffic8,327 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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$4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lester Avenue over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Lester Avenue over Norfolk Southern RR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lester Avenue over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 6,730 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lester Avenue over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Lester Avenue over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.