US Bridges

Page Brook Road over Page Brook

Fair

Broome County, New York · 3.0 MI NE Whitney Point · Structure no. 000000003349690

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
302
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Page Brook Road over Page Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Page Brook Road over Page Brook in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 302 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 423 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesPage Brook Road
CrossesPage Brook
Location3.0 MI NE Whitney Point
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.37104, -75.93592
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic302 (2016)
Projected traffic423 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$765,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Page Brook Road over Page Brook built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is Page Brook Road over Page Brook 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 Page Brook Road over Page Brook carry?

About 302 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Page Brook Road over Page Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Page Brook Road over Page Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.