US Bridges

RTE 38B over Crocker Creek

Good

Tioga County, New York · 4.5 MI SE JCT Rts 38 +38B · Structure no. 000000001090930

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,891
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 38B over Crocker Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 38B over Crocker Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,891 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,015 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesRTE 38B
CrossesCrocker Creek
Location4.5 MI SE JCT Rts 38 +38B
RouteState Highway 38B
Coordinates42.18433, -76.12227
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,891 (2018)
Projected traffic3,015 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 38B over Crocker Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 38B over Crocker Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 38B over Crocker Creek carry?

About 2,891 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 38B over Crocker Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 38B over Crocker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.