US Bridges

Cloverdale Road over Ockerman Brook

Good

Broome County, New York · 2.5 Miles from RT12 · Structure no. 000000003367830

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
148
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cloverdale Road over Ockerman Brook is a steel culvert carrying Cloverdale Road over Ockerman Brook in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 148 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 207 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCloverdale Road
CrossesOckerman Brook
Location2.5 Miles from RT12
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.27951, -75.85085
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148 (2018)
Projected traffic207 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$184,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cloverdale Road over Ockerman Brook built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cloverdale Road over Ockerman Brook 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Cloverdale Road over Ockerman Brook carry?

About 148 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cloverdale Road over Ockerman Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Cloverdale Road over Ockerman Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.