US Bridges

Mckinley Avenue over Norfolk Southern

Fair

Broome County, New York · Village of Endicott · Structure no. 000000002225840

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
431 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,152
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mckinley Avenue over Norfolk Southern is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mckinley Avenue over Norfolk Southern in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 8,152 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,903 by 2041. The structure is 431 ft (131.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMckinley Avenue
CrossesNorfolk Southern
LocationVillage of Endicott
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.10694, -76.04492
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length431 ft (131.4 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,152 (2020)
Projected traffic9,903 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$9.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mckinley Avenue over Norfolk Southern built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mckinley Avenue over Norfolk Southern 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Mckinley Avenue over Norfolk Southern carry?

About 8,152 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mckinley Avenue over Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 431 ft (131.4 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Mckinley Avenue over Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.