Lower Stella Irela over Little Choconut Creek
FairBroome County, New York · 0.7 MI N of I-86 Exit 71N · Structure no. 000000003349660
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,533
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lower Stella Irela over Little Choconut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lower Stella Irela over Little Choconut Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 5 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 1,533 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,146 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lower Stella Irela over Little Choconut Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lower Stella Irela over Little Choconut 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 Lower Stella Irela over Little Choconut Creek carry?
About 1,533 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lower Stella Irela over Little Choconut Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Lower Stella Irela over Little Choconut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.