Front Street over Big Choconut Crk
FairBroome County, New York · 250 Ft E of Town Hall RD · Structure no. 000000002225900
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 126 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,517
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Front Street over Big Choconut Crk is a steel truss - thru carrying Front Street over Big Choconut Crk in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 96 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 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 1,517 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,876 by 2041. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Front Street over Big Choconut Crk built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Front Street over Big Choconut Crk 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Front Street over Big Choconut Crk carry?
About 1,517 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Front Street over Big Choconut Crk?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Front Street over Big Choconut Crk?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.