US Bridges

Meeker Road over Big Choconut Crk

Fair

Broome County, New York · 0.2 MI W of JCT SR26 & Me · Structure no. 000000002225940

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
741
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meeker Road over Big Choconut Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meeker Road over Big Choconut Crk in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 57 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 741 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,037 by 2037. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesMeeker Road
CrossesBig Choconut Crk
Location0.2 MI W of JCT SR26 & Me
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.06312, -76.03973
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic741 (2017)
Projected traffic1,037 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meeker Road over Big Choconut Crk built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Meeker Road 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Meeker Road over Big Choconut Crk carry?

About 741 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Meeker Road over Big Choconut Crk?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Meeker Road over Big Choconut Crk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.