Hand Road over Pierce Creek
GoodBroome County, New York · 1 MI S of Binghamton · Structure no. 000000003349090
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hand Road over Pierce Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Hand Road over Pierce Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hand Road over Pierce Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hand Road over Pierce 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Hand Road over Pierce Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Hand Road over Pierce Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).
Who owns Hand Road over Pierce Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.