US Bridges

Cherry Vly Hll RD over Nanticoke Creek

Good

Broome County, New York · Hamlet of Nanticoke · Structure no. 000000003349570

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
403
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Vly Hll RD over Nanticoke Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Cherry Vly Hll RD over Nanticoke Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 403 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 564 by 2039. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCherry Vly Hll RD
CrossesNanticoke Creek
LocationHamlet of Nanticoke
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.27496, -76.05389
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic403 (2019)
Projected traffic564 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$808,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherry Vly Hll RD over Nanticoke Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry Vly Hll RD over Nanticoke 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 Cherry Vly Hll RD over Nanticoke Creek carry?

About 403 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Vly Hll RD over Nanticoke Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Vly Hll RD over Nanticoke Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.