US Bridges

Sheedy Road over Sheedy Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · 1.6 MI N Vestal Center · Structure no. 000000002225950

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
824
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheedy Road over Sheedy Creek is a steel culvert carrying Sheedy Road over Sheedy Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 824 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSheedy Road
CrossesSheedy Creek
Location1.6 MI N Vestal Center
Coordinates42.05359, -76.02399
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic824 (2017)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2041
Trucks3%
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$216,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sheedy Road over Sheedy Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sheedy Road over Sheedy 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sheedy Road over Sheedy Creek carry?

About 824 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sheedy Road over Sheedy Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Sheedy Road over Sheedy Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.