US Bridges

Banta Road over Trib Susquehanna River

Good

Broome County, New York · .2 MI W of Corbettsville · Structure no. 000000002266690

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
246
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Banta Road over Trib Susquehanna River is a steel culvert carrying Banta Road over Trib Susquehanna River 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 246 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 344 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBanta Road
CrossesTrib Susquehanna River
Location.2 MI W of Corbettsville
Coordinates42.01457, -75.79566
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic246 (2019)
Projected traffic344 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$398,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Banta Road over Trib Susquehanna River built?

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

What condition is Banta Road over Trib Susquehanna River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Banta Road over Trib Susquehanna River carry?

About 246 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Banta Road over Trib Susquehanna River?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Banta Road over Trib Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.