US Bridges

Old Newark Valley over Crocker Creek

Good

Broome County, New York · 0.7 MI So of Nys 38B · Structure no. 000000003349540

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
77
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Newark Valley over Crocker Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Old Newark Valley over Crocker Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 77 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2036. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld Newark Valley
CrossesCrocker Creek
Location0.7 MI So of Nys 38B
Coordinates42.16842, -76.10518
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2016)
Projected traffic108 by 2036
Trucks11%
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$308,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Newark Valley over Crocker Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Newark Valley over Crocker 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Old Newark Valley over Crocker Creek carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Old Newark Valley over Crocker Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m).

Who owns Old Newark Valley over Crocker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.