US Bridges

Rockwell Road over Occanum Creek

Good

Broome County, New York · Hamlet of Occanum · Structure no. 000000002269340

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockwell Road over Occanum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rockwell Road over Occanum Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2037. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRockwell Road
CrossesOccanum Creek
LocationHamlet of Occanum
Coordinates42.08498, -75.69849
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.3 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7 (2017)
Projected traffic10 by 2037
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$772,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rockwell Road over Occanum Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockwell Road over Occanum 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rockwell Road over Occanum Creek carry?

About 7 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rockwell Road over Occanum Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m).

Who owns Rockwell Road over Occanum Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.