US Bridges

Pennsylvania Ave over Broad Street Norfolk So

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 0.6 MI E JCT Rts 17 + 220 · Structure no. 000000001061490

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
378 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,411
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pennsylvania Ave over Broad Street Norfolk So is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pennsylvania Ave over Broad Street Norfolk So in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 4,411 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,457 by 2041. The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPennsylvania Ave
CrossesBroad Street Norfolk So
Location0.6 MI E JCT Rts 17 + 220
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.00085, -76.5357
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length378 ft (115.2 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,411 (2020)
Projected traffic5,457 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$7.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pennsylvania Ave over Broad Street Norfolk So built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pennsylvania Ave over Broad Street Norfolk So 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Pennsylvania Ave over Broad Street Norfolk So carry?

About 4,411 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pennsylvania Ave over Broad Street Norfolk So?

The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Pennsylvania Ave over Broad Street Norfolk So?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.