US Bridges

Loughlin Road over Acre Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · 2 MI NW Five Mile Point · Structure no. 000000003349390

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
710
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loughlin Road over Acre Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loughlin Road over Acre Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 994 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLoughlin Road
CrossesAcre Creek
Location2 MI NW Five Mile Point
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.10706, -75.84522
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2021)
Projected traffic994 by 2041
Trucks2%
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$930,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Loughlin Road over Acre Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loughlin Road over Acre 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Loughlin Road over Acre Creek carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Loughlin Road over Acre Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Loughlin Road over Acre Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.