US Bridges

Ouaquaga RD over Sage Creek

Good

Broome County, New York · 0.8 MI W of JCT NY-79W & · Structure no. 000000003349310

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
313
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ouaquaga RD over Sage Creek is a steel culvert carrying Ouaquaga RD over Sage Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 313 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 438 by 2036. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesOuaquaga RD
CrossesSage Creek
Location0.8 MI W of JCT NY-79W &
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.1235, -75.67071
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic313 (2016)
Projected traffic438 by 2036
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$275,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ouaquaga RD over Sage Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ouaquaga RD over Sage 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ouaquaga RD over Sage Creek carry?

About 313 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ouaquaga RD over Sage Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m).

Who owns Ouaquaga RD over Sage Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.