US Bridges

Cloverdale Road over Halfway Brook

Fair

Broome County, New York · 1.1 MI SE of Itaska · Structure no. 000000003349130

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cloverdale Road over Halfway Brook is a wood or timber slab carrying Cloverdale Road over Halfway Brook in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 217 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCloverdale Road
CrossesHalfway Brook
Location1.1 MI SE of Itaska
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.2913, -75.88657
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2021)
Projected traffic217 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cloverdale Road over Halfway Brook built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cloverdale Road over Halfway Brook 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cloverdale Road over Halfway Brook carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cloverdale Road over Halfway Brook?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Cloverdale Road over Halfway Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.