US Bridges

CR69 over Little Choconut

Good

Broome County, New York · 2.8 MI N of I-86 Ext 71N · Structure no. 000000003349810

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,755
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR69 over Little Choconut is a steel culvert carrying CR69 over Little Choconut in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,755 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,561 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR69
CrossesLittle Choconut
Location2.8 MI N of I-86 Ext 71N
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.15649, -75.94361
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,755 (2021)
Projected traffic4,561 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$309,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR69 over Little Choconut built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR69 over Little Choconut in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does CR69 over Little Choconut carry?

About 3,755 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR69 over Little Choconut?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns CR69 over Little Choconut?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.