US Bridges

Brooks Road over Brooks Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · 2.0 MI SW of Castle Creek · Structure no. 000000003349150

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
424
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brooks Road over Brooks Creek is a steel culvert carrying Brooks Road over Brooks Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 424 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 594 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesBrooks Road
CrossesBrooks Creek
Location2.0 MI SW of Castle Creek
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.22171, -75.93361
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic424 (2021)
Projected traffic594 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$488,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brooks Road over Brooks Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brooks Road over Brooks 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 Brooks Road over Brooks Creek carry?

About 424 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Brooks Road over Brooks Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m).

Who owns Brooks Road over Brooks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.