US Bridges

RTE 34 over Cayuta Creek

Good

Tioga County, New York · 1.2 MI N of Waverly · Structure no. 000000001023170

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
306 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,319
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 34 over Cayuta Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 34 over Cayuta Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 4,319 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,505 by 2041. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 34
CrossesCayuta Creek
Location1.2 MI N of Waverly
RouteState Highway 34
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.02688, -76.52406
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,319 (2021)
Projected traffic4,505 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.7 mi (88 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$7.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 34 over Cayuta Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 34 over Cayuta Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 34 over Cayuta Creek carry?

About 4,319 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 34 over Cayuta Creek?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 34 over Cayuta Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.