US Bridges

RTE 38 over Berkshire Creek

Good

Tioga County, New York · 0.3 MI N of Bershire · Structure no. 000000001024120

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,029
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 38 over Berkshire Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 38 over Berkshire Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 3,029 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,047 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesRTE 38
CrossesBerkshire Creek
Location0.3 MI N of Bershire
RouteState Highway 38
Coordinates42.30906, -76.18498
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,029 (2019)
Projected traffic3,047 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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$937,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 38 over Berkshire Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 38 over Berkshire 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 38 over Berkshire Creek carry?

About 3,029 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 38 over Berkshire Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 38 over Berkshire Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.