US Bridges

CR 45 over Trib Nanticoke Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · 0.3 MI E of SH 26 · Structure no. 000000003367110

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,441
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 45 over Trib Nanticoke Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 45 over Trib Nanticoke Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,441 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,417 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 45
CrossesTrib Nanticoke Creek
Location0.3 MI E of SH 26
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.21166, -76.03291
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionJune 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,441 (2016)
Projected traffic3,417 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$417,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 45 over Trib Nanticoke Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 45 over Trib Nanticoke 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 45 over Trib Nanticoke Creek carry?

About 2,441 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 45 over Trib Nanticoke Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns CR 45 over Trib Nanticoke Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.