US Bridges

CR33 over Patterson Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · 1.6 MI W of NY-17 WB Exit · Structure no. 000000003349750

Built
1944
81 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,660
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR33 over Patterson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR33 over Patterson Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 81 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 9,660 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,734 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR33
CrossesPatterson Creek
Location1.6 MI W of NY-17 WB Exit
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.12393, -76.02223
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,660 (2020)
Projected traffic11,734 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR33 over Patterson Creek built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is CR33 over Patterson 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR33 over Patterson Creek carry?

About 9,660 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR33 over Patterson Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns CR33 over Patterson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.