BINGHAMTON, N.Y. -- Train derailments in Ohio and across the nation have put pressure on cities across the state to take action.

In Binghamton alone, nearly all of their railroad overpasses — at least 25 out of 28 — are owned by Norfolk Southern, the same company facing backlash nationwide for a potential lack of inspections on area bridges.

"There's exposed rebar, there's peeling paint. Anyone who drives or visits the city knows that these are in poor condition and nothing has been done for decades," said Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham.

For as long as many of us can remember, they’ve stood as symbols of decline for cities across the state, and even the nation. Crumbling infrastructure on train overpasses are leaving the public to fear an accident in their community could be right around the corner.

"I think it puts a spotlight on the fact that we've had these railroads in our community for over 100 years. And are we really taking a look at what the safety is of them and what can we do as a municipality, knowing full well that these railroads are regulated by the federal government and federal agencies," said Kraham.

Binghamton is yet another city calling on Norfolk Southern to investigate bridges in their communities. According to Kraham, the company said they couldn’t perform any inspections without specifics, leading him to call for a city-wide investigation into every bridge in Binghamton.

"We're going to have documentation, photos, analysis by trained engineers that we can give to the railroad companies, give to our federal regulators and give to federal lawmakers, and get these things fixed, fixed up," said Kraham.

The city then hopes the company will take action.

On any given day, it’s not uncommon for drivers at red lights in Binghamton to stop well behind the line, with worries of waiting under these crumbling bridges. It’s Kraham’s hope that residents won’t have to worry about this fear much longer.

"Everyone who drives, works, lives in the city of Binghamton knows that these are in poor condition. They have been for decades. We're not going to accept that and we’re going to hold these railroads responsible and accountable for fixing up these bridges,” said Kraham.

Inspections will be done by city engineers in the coming weeks. Kraham hopes the documentation will allow the company to make repairs in the very near future.