Nineveh Bridge over Susquehanna River
FairBroome County, New York · 1 MI E of JCT NY-7 & NY-2 · Structure no. 000000003349170
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 422 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,355
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nineveh Bridge over Susquehanna River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nineveh Bridge over Susquehanna River in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 1,355 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,413 by 2041. The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nineveh Bridge over Susquehanna River built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nineveh Bridge over Susquehanna River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Nineveh Bridge over Susquehanna River carry?
About 1,355 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Nineveh Bridge over Susquehanna River?
The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Nineveh Bridge over Susquehanna River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.