US Bridges

Saddlemire Road over W Fk Lit Snake Ck

Fair

Broome County, New York · 7 MI E of Vestal Center · Structure no. 000000003349070

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
490
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saddlemire Road over W Fk Lit Snake Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Saddlemire Road over W Fk Lit Snake Ck in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 686 by 2037. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSaddlemire Road
CrossesW Fk Lit Snake Ck
Location7 MI E of Vestal Center
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.02704, -75.89202
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2017)
Projected traffic686 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$821,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Saddlemire Road over W Fk Lit Snake Ck built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saddlemire Road over W Fk Lit Snake Ck 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 W Fk Lit Snake Ck carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Saddlemire Road over W Fk Lit Snake Ck?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Saddlemire Road over W Fk Lit Snake Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.