US Bridges

Brady Hill Road over Little Snake Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · 4.0 MI West of Conklin · Structure no. 000000003349260

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
229
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brady Hill Road over Little Snake Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brady Hill Road over Little Snake Creek 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 229 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 321 by 2037. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBrady Hill Road
CrossesLittle Snake Creek
Location4.0 MI West of Conklin
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.01315, -75.86208
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic229 (2017)
Projected traffic321 by 2037
Trucks7%
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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brady Hill Road over Little Snake Creek built?

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

What condition is Brady Hill Road over Little Snake 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Brady Hill Road over Little Snake Creek carry?

About 229 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Brady Hill Road over Little Snake Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Brady Hill Road over Little Snake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.