US Bridges

RTE 220 over Norfolk & Southern R.R.

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 0.2 MI N JCT Rts 17 + 220 · Structure no. 000000001061270

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,259
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 220 over Norfolk & Southern R.R. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 220 over Norfolk & Southern R.R. in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5,259 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,388 by 2041. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 220
CrossesNorfolk & Southern R.R.
Location0.2 MI N JCT Rts 17 + 220
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.00017, -76.54883
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,259 (2017)
Projected traffic6,388 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 220 over Norfolk & Southern R.R. built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 220 over Norfolk & Southern R.R. 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 220 over Norfolk & Southern R.R. carry?

About 5,259 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 220 over Norfolk & Southern R.R.?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 220 over Norfolk & Southern R.R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.