Powderhouse Road over Sugar Creek
FairBroome County, New York · 1.2 MI NE of Vestal Centr · Structure no. 000000003349890
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 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 1982, so it is 43 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Powderhouse Road over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Powderhouse Road over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.