US Bridges

Seward Road over Sage Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · 0.5 MI NW of JCT NY-79W & · Structure no. 000000002226110

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
141
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seward Road over Sage Creek is a steel culvert carrying Seward Road over Sage Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1981, 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 141 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 197 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSeward Road
CrossesSage Creek
Location0.5 MI NW of JCT NY-79W &
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.11761, -75.66383
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2019)
Projected traffic197 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$234,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Seward Road over Sage Creek built?

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

What condition is Seward Road over Sage 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Seward Road over Sage Creek carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Seward Road over Sage Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m).

Who owns Seward Road over Sage Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.