Farr Road over Trowbridge Creek
FairBroome County, New York · 5.0 MI SW of Occanum · Structure no. 000000002226030
- Built
- 1911
- 114 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 42
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Farr Road over Trowbridge Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farr Road over Trowbridge Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 114 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 5 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 42 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Farr Road over Trowbridge Creek built?
It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Farr Road over Trowbridge 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Farr Road over Trowbridge Creek carry?
About 42 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Farr Road over Trowbridge Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Farr Road over Trowbridge Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.