US Bridges

County Road 20 over CR 209

Fair

Broome County, New York · Hamlet of Kirkwood · Structure no. 000000003349360

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,586
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 20 over CR 209 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 20 over CR 209 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 5 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 6,586 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2041. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 20
CrossesCR 209
LocationHamlet of Kirkwood
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.03972, -75.79725
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,586 (2018)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 20 over CR 209 built?

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

What condition is County Road 20 over CR 209 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 20 over CR 209 carry?

About 6,586 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is County Road 20 over CR 209?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 20 over CR 209?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.