US Bridges

Powderhouse Road over Sugar Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · 2 MI NE of Vestal Center · Structure no. 000000003349860

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
899
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Powderhouse Road over Sugar Creek is a concrete slab carrying Powderhouse Road over Sugar Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 899 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,112 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPowderhouse Road
CrossesSugar Creek
Location2 MI NE of Vestal Center
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.03573, -76.01187
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic899 (2020)
Projected traffic1,112 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$973,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Powderhouse Road over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Powderhouse Road over Sugar 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Powderhouse Road over Sugar Creek carry?

About 899 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Powderhouse Road over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Powderhouse Road over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.