US Bridges

Cross Street over Park Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · Cross Street · Structure no. 000000002226210

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
704
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cross Street over Park Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cross Street over Park Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 704 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 986 by 2037. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCross Street
CrossesPark Creek
LocationCross Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.0818, -75.91591
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic704 (2017)
Projected traffic986 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$207,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cross Street over Park Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cross Street over Park 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Cross Street over Park Creek carry?

About 704 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cross Street over Park Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns Cross Street over Park Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.