US Bridges

County Road 73 over Tioga River

Fair

Steuben County, New York · In Presho · Structure no. 000000003333940

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
396 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,187
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 73 over Tioga River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 73 over Tioga River in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 76 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 1,187 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,238 by 2041. The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 73
CrossesTioga River
LocationIn Presho
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.08143, -77.14788
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length396 ft (120.7 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,187 (2019)
Projected traffic1,238 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$5.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 73 over Tioga River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is County Road 73 over Tioga River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 73 over Tioga River carry?

About 1,187 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 73 over Tioga River?

The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 73 over Tioga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.