US Bridges

Harry L.Drive over Little Choconut Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · Village of Johnson City · Structure no. 000000002257650

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,649
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harry L.Drive over Little Choconut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harry L.Drive over Little Choconut Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1972, 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 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 8,649 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,506 by 2041. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHarry L.Drive
CrossesLittle Choconut Creek
LocationVillage of Johnson City
Coordinates42.12188, -75.94834
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,649 (2020)
Projected traffic10,506 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harry L.Drive over Little Choconut Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harry L.Drive over Little Choconut 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 Harry L.Drive over Little Choconut Creek carry?

About 8,649 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Harry L.Drive over Little Choconut Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Harry L.Drive over Little Choconut Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.