US Bridges

County Road 28 over North Occanum Crk

Good

Broome County, New York · In Hamlet of Occanum · Structure no. 000000003350040

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,246
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 28 over North Occanum Crk is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 28 over North Occanum Crk in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 1,246 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,744 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 28
CrossesNorth Occanum Crk
LocationIn Hamlet of Occanum
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.08698, -75.70165
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 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 closed5.6 mi (9 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$540,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 28 over North Occanum Crk built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 28 over North Occanum 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 28 over North Occanum Crk carry?

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

How long is County Road 28 over North Occanum Crk?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 28 over North Occanum Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.