US Bridges

RTE 38 over Wade Hollow Creek

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 5.1 MI N of JCT NY-96 & N · Structure no. 000000001024080

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,764
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 38 over Wade Hollow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 38 over Wade Hollow Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 85 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 3,764 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,787 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 35.4 mi (57 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 38
CrossesWade Hollow Creek
Location5.1 MI N of JCT NY-96 & N
RouteState Highway 38
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.18197, -76.21105
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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,764 (2020)
Projected traffic3,787 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed35.4 mi (57 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 38 over Wade Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is RTE 38 over Wade Hollow 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 38 over Wade Hollow Creek carry?

About 3,764 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 38 over Wade Hollow Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 38 over Wade Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.