US Bridges

RTE 34 over Dry Run Creek

FairPosted for load

Tioga County, New York · 3.7 MI NE of Spencer · Structure no. 000000001090200

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,398
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 34 over Dry Run Creek is a steel culvert carrying RTE 34 over Dry Run Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 3,398 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,419 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

CarriesRTE 34
CrossesDry Run Creek
Location3.7 MI NE of Spencer
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates42.25648, -76.5074
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,398 (2020)
Projected traffic3,419 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 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$371,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 34 over Dry Run Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 34 over Dry Run 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 34 over Dry Run Creek carry?

About 3,398 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 34 over Dry Run Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns RTE 34 over Dry Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.