US Bridges

Hoadley Hill Road over Occanum Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · 1 MI SE of Occanum · Structure no. 000000002226020

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
358
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoadley Hill Road over Occanum Creek is a steel culvert carrying Hoadley Hill Road over Occanum Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 358 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 501 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesHoadley Hill Road
CrossesOccanum Creek
Location1 MI SE of Occanum
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.08087, -75.69165
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic358 (2018)
Projected traffic501 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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$186,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hoadley Hill Road over Occanum Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hoadley Hill Road over Occanum 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Hoadley Hill Road over Occanum Creek carry?

About 358 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Hoadley Hill Road over Occanum Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m).

Who owns Hoadley Hill Road over Occanum Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.