US Bridges

Main Street over Big Choconut Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · 2 MI S of NY-434E Ramp to · Structure no. 000000002225920

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,596
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Big Choconut Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Main Street over Big Choconut Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,596 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,234 by 2041. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesBig Choconut Creek
Location2 MI S of NY-434E Ramp to
Coordinates42.0698, -76.04173
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,596 (2021)
Projected traffic2,234 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street over Big Choconut Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over Big Choconut Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Main Street over Big Choconut Creek carry?

About 1,596 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Big Choconut Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Big Choconut Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.