US Bridges

RTE 320 over Thompson Creek

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 11 MI NE JCT RTE 320 + 12 · Structure no. 000000001045680

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,807
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 320 over Thompson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 320 over Thompson Creek in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,807 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,530 by 2037. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesRTE 320
CrossesThompson Creek
Location11 MI NE JCT RTE 320 + 12
RouteState Highway 320
Coordinates42.55931, -75.50787
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating95 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,807 (2017)
Projected traffic2,530 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 320 over Thompson Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 320 over Thompson 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 320 over Thompson Creek carry?

About 1,807 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 320 over Thompson Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 320 over Thompson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.