US Bridges

Newell Road over Brixius Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · 0.2 MI NE of JCT Pine ST · Structure no. 000000003367100

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,455
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newell Road over Brixius Creek is a steel culvert carrying Newell Road over Brixius Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 3,455 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,274 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNewell Road
CrossesBrixius Creek
Location0.2 MI NE of JCT Pine ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.11787, -76.04312
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,455 (2020)
Projected traffic4,274 by 2041
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$338,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Newell Road over Brixius Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newell Road over Brixius 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Newell Road over Brixius Creek carry?

About 3,455 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Newell Road over Brixius Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Newell Road over Brixius Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.