US Bridges

Dutchtown Road over Susquehanna River

Fair

Broome County, New York · 5.8 MI S of I-88 EB Exit · Structure no. 000000002270460

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
392 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dutchtown Road over Susquehanna River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dutchtown Road over Susquehanna River in Broome County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesDutchtown Road
CrossesSusquehanna River
Location5.8 MI S of I-88 EB Exit
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.12311, -75.6469
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length392 ft (119.5 m)
Longest span208 ft (63.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks56%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$4.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dutchtown Road over Susquehanna River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dutchtown Road over Susquehanna River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Dutchtown Road over Susquehanna River carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Dutchtown Road over Susquehanna River?

The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long with a longest span of 208 ft (63.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Dutchtown Road over Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.