US Bridges

RTE 34 over Norfolk Southern

Good

Tioga County, New York · 1.3 Mi.N.Of Waverly · Structure no. 000000001023180

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,319
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 34 over Norfolk Southern is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 34 over Norfolk Southern 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 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 4,319 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,505 by 2041. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 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
CrossesNorfolk Southern
Location1.3 Mi.N.Of Waverly
RouteState Highway 34
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.02866, -76.52368
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 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
CrossesRailroad
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$3.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 34 over Norfolk Southern built?

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

What condition is RTE 34 over Norfolk Southern 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 34 over Norfolk Southern carry?

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

How long is RTE 34 over Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 34 over Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.