US Bridges

RTE 282 over Norfolk Southern RR Su

Fair

Tioga County, New York · JCT RTE 282 + Susquehanna · Structure no. 000000001054630

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
721 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,816
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 282 over Norfolk Southern RR Su is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 282 over Norfolk Southern RR Su in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 3,816 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,980 by 2041. The structure is 721 ft (219.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 282
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR Su
LocationJCT RTE 282 + Susquehanna
RouteState Highway 282
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.02891, -76.3844
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length721 ft (219.8 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,816 (2020)
Projected traffic3,980 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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$9.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 282 over Norfolk Southern RR Su built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 282 over Norfolk Southern RR Su 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 282 over Norfolk Southern RR Su carry?

About 3,816 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 282 over Norfolk Southern RR Su?

The structure is 721 ft (219.8 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 282 over Norfolk Southern RR Su?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.