US Bridges

CR 48 over Susquehanna River

Fair

Broome County, New York · Hamlet of Vestal · Structure no. 000000003349850

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
745 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,325
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 48 over Susquehanna River is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 48 over Susquehanna River in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 90 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 13,325 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,187 by 2041. The structure is 745 ft (227.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 48
CrossesSusquehanna River
LocationHamlet of Vestal
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.09139, -76.05476
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length745 ft (227.1 m)
Longest span245 ft (74.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,325 (2020)
Projected traffic16,187 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$27.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 48 over Susquehanna River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is CR 48 over Susquehanna River 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does CR 48 over Susquehanna River carry?

About 13,325 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 48 over Susquehanna River?

The structure is 745 ft (227.1 m) long with a longest span of 245 ft (74.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 48 over Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.