US Bridges

RTE 34 over Ithaca Central Railroad

Fair

Chemung County, New York · 0.3 MI S JCT Rts 34 + 224 · Structure no. 000000001023200

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,796
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 34 over Ithaca Central Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 34 over Ithaca Central Railroad in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 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 1,796 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,873 by 2041. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 34
CrossesIthaca Central Railroad
Location0.3 MI S JCT Rts 34 + 224
RouteState Highway 34
CountyChemung County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.19736, -76.55186
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,796 (2021)
Projected traffic1,873 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 34 over Ithaca Central Railroad built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 34 over Ithaca Central Railroad 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 34 over Ithaca Central Railroad carry?

About 1,796 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 34 over Ithaca Central Railroad?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 34 over Ithaca Central Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.