US Bridges

Kattelville Road over Kattel Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · 2.0 MI NE Chenango Bridge · Structure no. 000000003349140

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,703
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kattelville Road over Kattel Creek is a concrete slab carrying Kattelville Road over Kattel Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 69 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 1,703 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,107 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesKattelville Road
CrossesKattel Creek
Location2.0 MI NE Chenango Bridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.19716, -75.85937
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,703 (2020)
Projected traffic2,107 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Kattelville Road over Kattel Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Kattelville Road over Kattel 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Kattelville Road over Kattel Creek carry?

About 1,703 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Kattelville Road over Kattel Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Kattelville Road over Kattel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.