US Bridges

Hotchkiss Street over Park Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · City of Binghamton · Structure no. 000000002226220

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
668
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hotchkiss Street over Park Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hotchkiss Street over Park Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 668 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 935 by 2037. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHotchkiss Street
CrossesPark Creek
LocationCity of Binghamton
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.0808, -75.91628
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic668 (2017)
Projected traffic935 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$671,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hotchkiss Street over Park Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hotchkiss 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Hotchkiss Street over Park Creek carry?

About 668 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hotchkiss Street over Park Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hotchkiss Street over Park Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.