US Bridges

County Road 229 over Susquehanna River

Good

Broome County, New York · 3 MI South of Nineveh · Structure no. 000000003367870

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
593 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,054
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 229 over Susquehanna River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 229 over Susquehanna River in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,054 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,099 by 2041. The structure is 593 ft (180.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 229
CrossesSusquehanna River
Location3 MI South of Nineveh
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.16786, -75.61007
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length593 ft (180.7 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,054 (2020)
Projected traffic1,099 by 2041
Trucks20%
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

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$7.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 229 over Susquehanna River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 229 over Susquehanna River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 229 over Susquehanna River carry?

About 1,054 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is County Road 229 over Susquehanna River?

The structure is 593 ft (180.7 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 229 over Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.