US Bridges

North Tyner Road over Bowman Creek

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 3.2 MI West of Oxford · Structure no. 000000003350750

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Tyner Road over Bowman Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Tyner Road over Bowman Creek in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Tyner Road
CrossesBowman Creek
Location3.2 MI West of Oxford
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.43243, -75.66302
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2019)
Projected traffic175 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$884,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Tyner Road over Bowman Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Tyner Road over Bowman 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does North Tyner Road over Bowman Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is North Tyner Road over Bowman Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns North Tyner Road over Bowman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.