Riverside Drive over Chenango River
FairBroome County, New York · 2 MI SW of JCT NY-7S & Ny · Structure no. 000000002226140
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 472 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,757
- 2012 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Riverside Drive over Chenango River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Riverside Drive over Chenango River in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 102 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 16,757 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,356 by 2041. The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Riverside Drive over Chenango River built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is Riverside Drive 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Riverside Drive over Chenango River carry?
About 16,757 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Riverside Drive over Chenango River?
The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns Riverside Drive over Chenango River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.