US Bridges

Upper Swale Rd. over N B Tuscarora Crk

Good

Steuben County, New York · 5.6 Miles North of Jasper · Structure no. 000000002217330

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
91
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Swale Rd. over N B Tuscarora Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Upper Swale Rd. over N B Tuscarora Crk in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 91 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 127 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesUpper Swale Rd.
CrossesN B Tuscarora Crk
Location5.6 Miles North of Jasper
Coordinates42.17793, -77.4732
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91 (2021)
Projected traffic127 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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$804,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Upper Swale Rd. over N B Tuscarora Crk built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upper Swale Rd. over N B Tuscarora Crk 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Upper Swale Rd. over N B Tuscarora Crk carry?

About 91 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Upper Swale Rd. over N B Tuscarora Crk?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Swale Rd. over N B Tuscarora Crk?

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