US Bridges

Tracy Creek Road over Trib Tracy Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · 4 Miles SW of Vestal · Structure no. 000000003349900

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,090
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tracy Creek Road over Trib Tracy Creek is a concrete slab carrying Tracy Creek Road over Trib Tracy Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 1,090 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,348 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTracy Creek Road
CrossesTrib Tracy Creek
Location4 Miles SW of Vestal
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.04048, -76.08305
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,090 (2020)
Projected traffic1,348 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$575,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tracy Creek Road over Trib Tracy Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tracy Creek Road over Trib Tracy 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Tracy Creek Road over Trib Tracy Creek carry?

About 1,090 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tracy Creek Road over Trib Tracy Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Tracy Creek Road over Trib Tracy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.