US Bridges

RTE 282 over Wappasening Creek

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 6.5 MI SE JCT Rts 17 +282 · Structure no. 000000001090890

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
284 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,878
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 282 over Wappasening Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 282 over Wappasening Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,878 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2041. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 282
CrossesWappasening Creek
Location6.5 MI SE JCT Rts 17 +282
RouteState Highway 282
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.0025, -76.35298
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,878 (2020)
Projected traffic2,895 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 282 over Wappasening Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 282 over Wappasening 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 282 over Wappasening Creek carry?

About 2,878 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE 282 over Wappasening Creek?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 282 over Wappasening Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.