US Bridges

County Road 28 over Occanum Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · 0.75 MI E of Windsor · Structure no. 000000003349950

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,246
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 28 over Occanum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 28 over Occanum Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 90 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 1,246 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,744 by 2031. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 28
CrossesOccanum Creek
Location0.75 MI E of Windsor
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.07829, -75.66363
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,246 (2011)
Projected traffic1,744 by 2031
Trucks2%
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$4.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 28 over Occanum Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is County Road 28 over Occanum 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 28 over Occanum Creek carry?

About 1,246 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 28 over Occanum Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 28 over Occanum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.