US Bridges

West Hill Road over Big Choconut Crk

Good

Broome County, New York · .5 MI SW of Vestal Center · Structure no. 000000003349930

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,060
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Hill Road over Big Choconut Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Hill Road over Big Choconut Crk in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,060 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,484 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWest Hill Road
CrossesBig Choconut Crk
Location.5 MI SW of Vestal Center
Coordinates42.03108, -76.01783
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,060 (2021)
Projected traffic1,484 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Hill Road over Big Choconut Crk built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Hill Road over Big Choconut Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does West Hill Road over Big Choconut Crk carry?

About 1,060 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is West Hill Road over Big Choconut Crk?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns West Hill Road over Big Choconut Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.