US Bridges

County Road 73 over Tioga River

Good

Steuben County, New York · In Lindley · Structure no. 000000003334460

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
674
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 73 over Tioga River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 73 over Tioga River in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 944 by 2041. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCounty Road 73
CrossesTioga River
LocationIn Lindley
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.02865, -77.13202
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic674 (2021)
Projected traffic944 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 73 over Tioga River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 73 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 May 2023.

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

About 674 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 73 over Tioga River?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 73 over Tioga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.