Watson Boulevard over Patterson Creek
FairBroome County, New York · 2.8 MI W of JCT NY-201N & · Structure no. 000000003349790
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,469
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Watson Boulevard over Patterson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Watson Boulevard over Patterson Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 65 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 6,469 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,858 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Watson Boulevard over Patterson Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Watson Boulevard 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Watson Boulevard over Patterson Creek carry?
About 6,469 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Watson Boulevard over Patterson Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Watson Boulevard over Patterson Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.