US Bridges

Brook Avenue over Park Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · City of Binghamton · Structure no. 000000002226230

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brook Avenue over Park Creek is a concrete slab carrying Brook Avenue over Park Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 91 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBrook Avenue
CrossesPark Creek
LocationCity of Binghamton
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.07858, -75.91581
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2018)
Projected traffic91 by 2038
Trucks11%
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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brook Avenue over Park Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brook Avenue 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 Brook Avenue over Park Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Brook Avenue over Park Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Brook Avenue over Park Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.