US Bridges

Lester Avenue over Litt Choconut Crk

Good

Broome County, New York · 70 Ft N of Cfj Blvd · Structure no. 000000003349840

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,089
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lester Avenue over Litt Choconut Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lester Avenue over Litt Choconut Crk in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 69 years old, older 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 3,089 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,822 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLester Avenue
CrossesLitt Choconut Crk
Location70 Ft N of Cfj Blvd
Coordinates42.1179, -75.95056
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,089 (2020)
Projected traffic3,822 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lester Avenue over Litt Choconut Crk built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Lester Avenue over Litt Choconut Crk 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Lester Avenue over Litt Choconut Crk carry?

About 3,089 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lester Avenue over Litt Choconut Crk?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Lester Avenue over Litt Choconut Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.