US Bridges

Arch Street over Olive Street Little Cho

Fair

Broome County, New York · Village of Johnson City · Structure no. 000000002225830

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
413 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,820
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arch Street over Olive Street Little Cho is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arch Street over Olive Street Little Cho in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 42 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 3,820 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,726 by 2041. The structure is 413 ft (125.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesArch Street
CrossesOlive Street Little Cho
LocationVillage of Johnson City
Coordinates42.11751, -75.95703
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length413 ft (125.9 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,820 (2017)
Projected traffic4,726 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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$7.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arch Street over Olive Street Little Cho built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Arch Street over Olive Street Little Cho 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 Arch Street over Olive Street Little Cho carry?

About 3,820 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Arch Street over Olive Street Little Cho?

The structure is 413 ft (125.9 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Arch Street over Olive Street Little Cho?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.