RTE 38 over Barden Creek
FairTioga County, New York · South End of Richford · Structure no. 000000001024160
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 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 Barden Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 38 over Barden Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1959, 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 48 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 38 over Barden Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is RTE 38 over Barden 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 38 over Barden Creek carry?
About 3,029 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is RTE 38 over Barden Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 38 over Barden Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.