US Bridges

E.Clinton Street over Chenango River

Fair

Broome County, New York · 1 MI S of I-86 EB Exit 72 · Structure no. 000000002226120

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
481 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,448
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E.Clinton Street over Chenango River is a concrete arch - deck carrying E.Clinton Street over Chenango River in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 89 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 6 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 9,448 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,690 by 2041. The structure is 481 ft (146.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE.Clinton Street
CrossesChenango River
Location1 MI S of I-86 EB Exit 72
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.10323, -75.91523
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length481 ft (146.6 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,448 (2019)
Projected traffic11,690 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$29.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E.Clinton Street over Chenango River built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is E.Clinton Street over Chenango 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does E.Clinton Street over Chenango River carry?

About 9,448 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E.Clinton Street over Chenango River?

The structure is 481 ft (146.6 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns E.Clinton Street over Chenango River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.