US Bridges

Blatchley Road over Trowbridge Creek

Good

Broome County, New York · 3.0 Miles West of Windsor · Structure no. 000000002226040

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
298
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blatchley Road over Trowbridge Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Blatchley Road over Trowbridge Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 298 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 417 by 2037. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBlatchley Road
CrossesTrowbridge Creek
Location3.0 Miles West of Windsor
Coordinates42.00419, -75.73034
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic298 (2017)
Projected traffic417 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$349,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blatchley Road over Trowbridge Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blatchley Road over Trowbridge 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Blatchley Road over Trowbridge Creek carry?

About 298 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Blatchley Road over Trowbridge Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Blatchley Road over Trowbridge Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.