US Bridges

Gardner Road over Trib Sugar Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · 0.5 MI NE of Vestal Centr · Structure no. 000000002266700

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
146
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gardner Road over Trib Sugar Creek is a steel culvert carrying Gardner Road over Trib Sugar Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 146 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGardner Road
CrossesTrib Sugar Creek
Location0.5 MI NE of Vestal Centr
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.0357, -76.00739
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146 (2019)
Projected traffic204 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$220,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gardner Road over Trib Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gardner Road over Trib Sugar 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 2024.

How much traffic does Gardner Road over Trib Sugar Creek carry?

About 146 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Gardner Road over Trib Sugar Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Gardner Road over Trib Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.