US Bridges

Bassett RD over Merrill Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · 1.2 MI NW of JCT SR26 & M · Structure no. 000000003349700

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
81
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bassett RD over Merrill Creek is a steel culvert carrying Bassett RD over Merrill Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 81 vehicles a day, projected to reach 113 by 2038. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesBassett RD
CrossesMerrill Creek
Location1.2 MI NW of JCT SR26 & M
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.4034, -75.97497
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating79.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2018)
Projected traffic113 by 2038
Trucks0%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$231,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bassett RD over Merrill Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bassett RD over Merrill 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Bassett RD over Merrill Creek carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Bassett RD over Merrill Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns Bassett RD over Merrill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.