US Bridges

Powderhouse Road over Sugar Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · 1.5 MI NE of Vestal Centr · Structure no. 000000003349870

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
899
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Powderhouse Road over Sugar Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Powderhouse Road over Sugar Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPowderhouse Road
CrossesSugar Creek
Location1.5 MI NE of Vestal Centr
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.03852, -76.0051
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 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
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$829,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Powderhouse Road over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 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 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Powderhouse Road over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.