US Bridges

King Road over Tillotson Creek

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 0.5 N of Nys Rt 12 · Structure no. 000000003350410

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
439
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

King Road over Tillotson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying King Road over Tillotson Creek in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 439 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 615 by 2038. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesKing Road
CrossesTillotson Creek
Location0.5 N of Nys Rt 12
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.36454, -75.7039
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
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic439 (2018)
Projected traffic615 by 2038
Trucks7%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$723,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was King Road over Tillotson Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is King Road over Tillotson 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does King Road over Tillotson Creek carry?

About 439 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is King Road over Tillotson Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns King Road over Tillotson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.