US Bridges

RTE 34 over Railroad Avenue Ithaca

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 0.2 MI E of Spencer · Structure no. 000000001023210

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,116
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 34 over Railroad Avenue Ithaca is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 34 over Railroad Avenue Ithaca in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 84 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 4,116 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,141 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 34
CrossesRailroad Avenue Ithaca
Location0.2 MI E of Spencer
RouteState Highway 34
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.20784, -76.50334
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,116 (2019)
Projected traffic4,141 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 34 over Railroad Avenue Ithaca built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is RTE 34 over Railroad Avenue Ithaca 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 34 over Railroad Avenue Ithaca carry?

About 4,116 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 34 over Railroad Avenue Ithaca?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 34 over Railroad Avenue Ithaca?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.