US Bridges

Saddlemire Road over Trib W Fork Little Snake

Fair

Broome County, New York · 4 Miles S of Binghamton · Structure no. 000000003349060

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,166
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saddlemire Road over Trib W Fork Little Snake is a concrete slab carrying Saddlemire Road over Trib W Fork Little Snake in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 1,166 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,632 by 2037. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSaddlemire Road
CrossesTrib W Fork Little Snake
Location4 Miles S of Binghamton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.01881, -75.91435
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,166 (2017)
Projected traffic1,632 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$616,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Saddlemire Road over Trib W Fork Little Snake built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saddlemire Road over Trib W Fork Little Snake 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Saddlemire Road over Trib W Fork Little Snake carry?

About 1,166 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Saddlemire Road over Trib W Fork Little Snake?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Saddlemire Road over Trib W Fork Little Snake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.