US Bridges

Gorman Road over Trib Dekays Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · 0.16 Mi. from Nys RTE.11 · Structure no. 000000002271360

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gorman Road over Trib Dekays Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Gorman Road over Trib Dekays Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 5 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 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 196 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesGorman Road
CrossesTrib Dekays Creek
Location0.16 Mi. from Nys RTE.11
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.01614, -75.77179
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2021)
Projected traffic196 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$444,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gorman Road over Trib Dekays Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gorman Road over Trib Dekays 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Gorman Road over Trib Dekays Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Gorman Road over Trib Dekays Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns Gorman Road over Trib Dekays Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.