US Bridges

Conklin Forks Road over Little Snake Creek

Good

Broome County, New York · In Conklin Forks · Structure no. 000000003349270

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
564
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Conklin Forks Road over Little Snake Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Conklin Forks Road over Little Snake Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 86 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 564 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2037. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesConklin Forks Road
CrossesLittle Snake Creek
LocationIn Conklin Forks
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.02367, -75.85533
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic564 (2017)
Projected traffic790 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Conklin Forks Road over Little Snake Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Conklin Forks Road over Little Snake Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Conklin Forks Road over Little Snake Creek carry?

About 564 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Conklin Forks Road over Little Snake Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Conklin Forks Road over Little Snake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.