US Bridges

County Road 69 over Little Choconut Ck

Fair

Broome County, New York · .3 Mile N of Johnson City · Structure no. 000000003350110

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,263
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 69 over Little Choconut Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County Road 69 over Little Choconut Ck in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 8,263 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,037 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 69
CrossesLittle Choconut Ck
Location.3 Mile N of Johnson City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.12727, -75.94388
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,263 (2019)
Projected traffic10,037 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$610,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 69 over Little Choconut Ck built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 69 over Little Choconut Ck 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 69 over Little Choconut Ck carry?

About 8,263 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 69 over Little Choconut Ck?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns County Road 69 over Little Choconut Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.