US Bridges

Mulholland Road over Tioga River

Good

Steuben County, New York · 1.0 MI NE of Erwins · Structure no. 000000002216900

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
328 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
674
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mulholland Road over Tioga River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mulholland Road over Tioga River in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 674 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 944 by 2038. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMulholland Road
CrossesTioga River
Location1.0 MI NE of Erwins
Coordinates42.12088, -77.1291
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating87.7 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length328 ft (100 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic674 (2018)
Projected traffic944 by 2038
Trucks5%
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

OwnerTown or Township 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$5.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mulholland Road over Tioga River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mulholland Road over Tioga River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Mulholland Road over Tioga River carry?

About 674 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mulholland Road over Tioga River?

The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mulholland Road over Tioga River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.