US Bridges

Bevier Street over Chenango River

Fair

Broome County, New York · City of Binghamton · Structure no. 000000003349300

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
672 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,715
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bevier Street over Chenango River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bevier Street over Chenango River in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 61 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 10,715 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,016 by 2041. The structure is 672 ft (204.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBevier Street
CrossesChenango River
LocationCity of Binghamton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.11949, -75.90399
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length672 ft (204.8 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,715 (2017)
Projected traffic13,016 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$14.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bevier Street over Chenango River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Bevier Street over Chenango 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Bevier Street over Chenango River carry?

About 10,715 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bevier Street over Chenango River?

The structure is 672 ft (204.8 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Bevier Street over Chenango River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.