US Bridges

CR 197 over Carlin Ck

Fair

Broome County, New York · 1.28 Mi. NW of Intersecti · Structure no. 000000003371100

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,579
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 197 over Carlin Ck is a steel culvert carrying CR 197 over Carlin Ck in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,579 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,953 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 197
CrossesCarlin Ck
Location1.28 Mi. NW of Intersecti
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.05135, -75.81625
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,579 (2017)
Projected traffic1,953 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$186,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 197 over Carlin Ck built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 197 over Carlin 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 CR 197 over Carlin Ck carry?

About 1,579 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is CR 197 over Carlin Ck?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns CR 197 over Carlin Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.