US Bridges

RTE 282 over Sacketts Creek

Fair

Tioga County, New York · .2 MI SE JCT SH17 & SH282 · Structure no. 000000001090900

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,417
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 282 over Sacketts Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 282 over Sacketts Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 5,417 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,450 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 282
CrossesSacketts Creek
Location.2 MI SE JCT SH17 & SH282
RouteState Highway 282
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.02524, -76.3838
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,417 (2020)
Projected traffic5,450 by 2041
Trucks13%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 282 over Sacketts Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 282 over Sacketts 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 282 over Sacketts Creek carry?

About 5,417 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 282 over Sacketts Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 282 over Sacketts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.