US Bridges

Jennings Creek RD over Tioughnioga River

Fair

Broome County, New York · 2.8 Miles North of Lisle · Structure no. 000000003349400

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
256 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
838
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jennings Creek RD over Tioughnioga River is a steel truss - thru carrying Jennings Creek RD over Tioughnioga River in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 74 years old, older 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 838 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,173 by 2038. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJennings Creek RD
CrossesTioughnioga River
Location2.8 Miles North of Lisle
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.40136, -76.01523
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic838 (2018)
Projected traffic1,173 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$10.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jennings Creek RD over Tioughnioga River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Jennings Creek RD over Tioughnioga River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Jennings Creek RD over Tioughnioga River carry?

About 838 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Jennings Creek RD over Tioughnioga River?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Jennings Creek RD over Tioughnioga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.