US Bridges

Blatchley Road over Trowbridge Creek

Good

Broome County, New York · 4.5 MI SW of Occanum · Structure no. 000000002226090

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
290
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blatchley Road over Trowbridge Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Blatchley Road over Trowbridge Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 406 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesBlatchley Road
CrossesTrowbridge Creek
Location4.5 MI SW of Occanum
Coordinates42.02537, -75.73362
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2018)
Projected traffic406 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$169,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blatchley Road over Trowbridge Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 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 290 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Blatchley Road over Trowbridge Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Blatchley Road over Trowbridge Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.