RTE 38 over Biggies Creek
FairTioga County, New York · .5 Mile SW of Richford · Structure no. 000000001024150
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,029
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 38 over Biggies Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 38 over Biggies Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Biggies Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 38 over Biggies 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 38 over Biggies Creek carry?
About 3,029 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is RTE 38 over Biggies Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 38 over Biggies Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.