Barker Hill Road over Tioughnioga River
PoorBroome County, New York · Hamlet of Itaska · Structure no. 000000002225310
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 251 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 464
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Barker Hill Road over Tioughnioga River is a steel truss - thru carrying Barker Hill Road over Tioughnioga River in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 464 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2039. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Barker Hill Road over Tioughnioga River built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Barker Hill Road over Tioughnioga River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Barker Hill Road over Tioughnioga River carry?
About 464 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Barker Hill Road over Tioughnioga River?
The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Barker Hill Road over Tioughnioga River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.