US Bridges

African Road over Willow Run Creek

Good

Broome County, New York · 3.2 Miles East of Vestal · Structure no. 000000002225980

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,313
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

African Road over Willow Run Creek is a concrete frame carrying African Road over Willow Run Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,313 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,861 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesAfrican Road
CrossesWillow Run Creek
Location3.2 Miles East of Vestal
Coordinates42.09121, -76.01112
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,313 (2018)
Projected traffic2,861 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$612,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was African Road over Willow Run Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is African Road over Willow Run 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 African Road over Willow Run Creek carry?

About 2,313 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is African Road over Willow Run Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns African Road over Willow Run Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.