US Bridges

Jennings Creek RD over Big Brook

Fair

Broome County, New York · 1.2 Mi. West of Killawog · Structure no. 000000003349420

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
174
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jennings Creek RD over Big Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jennings Creek RD over Big Brook in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 174 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 244 by 2039. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesJennings Creek RD
CrossesBig Brook
Location1.2 Mi. West of Killawog
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.40439, -76.04591
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic174 (2019)
Projected traffic244 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jennings Creek RD over Big Brook built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jennings Creek RD over Big Brook 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Jennings Creek RD over Big Brook carry?

About 174 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Jennings Creek RD over Big Brook?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Jennings Creek RD over Big Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.