Tucker Road over Ludlow Creek
PoorPosted for loadChenango County, New York · 7.0 MI SE of Mcdonough · Structure no. 000000003366840
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 107 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tucker Road over Ludlow Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Tucker Road over Ludlow Creek in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 90 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2038. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tucker Road over Ludlow Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Tucker Road over Ludlow Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Tucker Road over Ludlow Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Tucker Road over Ludlow Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Tucker Road over Ludlow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.