US Bridges

Sherman Creek RD over Sherman Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · Village of Hale Eddy · Structure no. 000000003349600

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
659
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherman Creek RD over Sherman Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sherman Creek RD over Sherman Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 659 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 923 by 2038. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSherman Creek RD
CrossesSherman Creek
LocationVillage of Hale Eddy
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.00176, -75.39498
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic659 (2018)
Projected traffic923 by 2038
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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sherman Creek RD over Sherman Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sherman Creek RD over Sherman 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sherman Creek RD over Sherman Creek carry?

About 659 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sherman Creek RD over Sherman Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sherman Creek RD over Sherman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.