US Bridges

Lamoka Lake Road over Tobehanna Creek

Fair

Schuyler County, New York · 0.6 MI W of Int. With Nys · Structure no. 000000003332750

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
213
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lamoka Lake Road over Tobehanna Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lamoka Lake Road over Tobehanna Creek in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 213 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 298 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLamoka Lake Road
CrossesTobehanna Creek
Location0.6 MI W of Int. With Nys
CountySchuyler County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.40436, -77.06639
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic213 (2021)
Projected traffic298 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$626,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lamoka Lake Road over Tobehanna Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lamoka Lake Road over Tobehanna 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 Lamoka Lake Road over Tobehanna Creek carry?

About 213 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Lamoka Lake Road over Tobehanna Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lamoka Lake Road over Tobehanna Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.