US Bridges

CR44 over Bunn Hill Creek

Good

Broome County, New York · Old Vestal Road CR311 · Structure no. 000000003350070

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,947
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR44 over Bunn Hill Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR44 over Bunn Hill 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 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 2,947 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,580 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR44
CrossesBunn Hill Creek
LocationOld Vestal Road CR311
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.09787, -75.96947
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,947 (2020)
Projected traffic3,580 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$296,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR44 over Bunn Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR44 over Bunn Hill Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR44 over Bunn Hill Creek carry?

About 2,947 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR44 over Bunn Hill Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns CR44 over Bunn Hill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.