RTE 38 over E Br Owego Creek
GoodTioga County, New York · 0.8 MI SE of Richford · Structure no. 000000001024140
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 152 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,029
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 38 over E Br Owego Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 38 over E Br Owego 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 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 38 over E Br Owego Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 38 over E Br Owego 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 38 over E Br Owego Creek carry?
About 3,029 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is RTE 38 over E Br Owego Creek?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 38 over E Br Owego Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.