US Bridges

RTE 34 over Dean Creek

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 6.8 MI North of Waverly · Structure no. 000000001023190

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,089
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 34 over Dean Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying RTE 34 over Dean Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 66 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 6 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 2,089 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,179 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 34
CrossesDean Creek
Location6.8 MI North of Waverly
RouteState Highway 34
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.10499, -76.54588
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,089 (2020)
Projected traffic2,179 by 2041
Trucks10%
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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 34 over Dean Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is RTE 34 over Dean Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 34 over Dean Creek carry?

About 2,089 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 34 over Dean Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 34 over Dean Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.