Exchange Street over Susquehanna River
FairPosted for loadBroome County, New York · City of Binghamton · Structure no. 000000002226160
- Built
- 1901
- 124 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 408 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,276
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Exchange Street over Susquehanna River is a steel truss - thru carrying Exchange Street over Susquehanna River in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 124 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 7,276 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,838 by 2041. The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Exchange Street over Susquehanna River built?
It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Exchange Street over Susquehanna 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 Exchange Street over Susquehanna River carry?
About 7,276 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Exchange Street over Susquehanna River?
The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (60.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Exchange Street over Susquehanna River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.