US Bridges

Page Pond Road over Oquaga Creek

Good

Broome County, New York · 0.15 MI NW of JCT Page Po · Structure no. 000000003349640

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Page Pond Road over Oquaga Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Page Pond Road over Oquaga Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 18 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2037. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPage Pond Road
CrossesOquaga Creek
Location0.15 MI NW of JCT Page Po
Coordinates42.11913, -75.47082
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2017)
Projected traffic25 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Page Pond Road over Oquaga Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Page Pond Road over Oquaga 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Page Pond Road over Oquaga Creek carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Page Pond Road over Oquaga Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Page Pond Road over Oquaga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.