Belden Street over Pierce Creek
GoodBroome County, New York · City of Binghamton · Structure no. 000000002226260
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,151
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Belden Street over Pierce Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belden Street over Pierce Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 53 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,151 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,411 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Belden Street over Pierce Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is Belden Street over Pierce Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Belden Street over Pierce Creek carry?
About 3,151 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Belden Street over Pierce Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Belden Street over Pierce Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.