US Bridges

County Road 20 over Delaware & Hudson Susqu

Fair

Broome County, New York · Hamlet of Conklin · Structure no. 000000003349250

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
642 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,228
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 20 over Delaware & Hudson Susqu is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 20 over Delaware & Hudson Susqu in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6,228 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,565 by 2041. The structure is 642 ft (195.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 20
CrossesDelaware & Hudson Susqu
LocationHamlet of Conklin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.03623, -75.80383
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length642 ft (195.7 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,228 (2019)
Projected traffic7,565 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$7.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 20 over Delaware & Hudson Susqu built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 20 over Delaware & Hudson Susqu 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 20 over Delaware & Hudson Susqu carry?

About 6,228 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is County Road 20 over Delaware & Hudson Susqu?

The structure is 642 ft (195.7 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 20 over Delaware & Hudson Susqu?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.