US Bridges

RTE 38 over East Br Owego Crk

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 1.6 MI NW of Berkshire · Structure no. 000000001024130

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,029
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 38 over East Br Owego Crk is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 38 over East Br Owego Crk in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 3,029 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,047 by 2041. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 38
CrossesEast Br Owego Crk
Location1.6 MI NW of Berkshire
RouteState Highway 38
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.32725, -76.18521
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 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 closed9.9 mi (16 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$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 38 over East Br Owego Crk built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 38 over East Br Owego Crk 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 38 over East Br Owego Crk carry?

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

How long is RTE 38 over East Br Owego Crk?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 38 over East Br Owego Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.