US Bridges

Rockwell Road over Tracy Creek

Good

Broome County, New York · 3.5 MI SW of Vestal · Structure no. 000000002225870

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
189
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockwell Road over Tracy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rockwell Road over Tracy Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 189 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 265 by 2039. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRockwell Road
CrossesTracy Creek
Location3.5 MI SW of Vestal
Coordinates42.05253, -76.09158
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189 (2019)
Projected traffic265 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$372,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rockwell Road over Tracy Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockwell Road over Tracy 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rockwell Road over Tracy Creek carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rockwell Road over Tracy Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Rockwell Road over Tracy Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.