US Bridges

Barton Road over Trib Susque River

Fair

Broome County, New York · 0.3 MI E of Edson · Structure no. 000000002226060

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
306
2005 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barton Road over Trib Susque River is a steel culvert carrying Barton Road over Trib Susque River in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 44 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 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 306 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 428 by 2025. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBarton Road
CrossesTrib Susque River
Location0.3 MI E of Edson
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.02693, -75.66673
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic306 (2005)
Projected traffic428 by 2025
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$132,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barton Road over Trib Susque River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Barton Road over Trib Susque River 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 Barton Road over Trib Susque River carry?

About 306 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Barton Road over Trib Susque River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns Barton Road over Trib Susque River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.