US Bridges

CR 97 over Little Choconut Ck

Fair

Broome County, New York · 1.7 MI N of Johnson City · Structure no. 000000003349820

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
501
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 97 over Little Choconut Ck is a concrete slab carrying CR 97 over Little Choconut Ck in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 501 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 701 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 97
CrossesLittle Choconut Ck
Location1.7 MI N of Johnson City
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.15485, -75.9407
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic501 (2020)
Projected traffic701 by 2040
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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 97 over Little Choconut Ck built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 97 over Little Choconut Ck 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 97 over Little Choconut Ck carry?

About 501 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 97 over Little Choconut Ck?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 97 over Little Choconut Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.