RTE 34 over Ranch Creek
FairTioga County, New York · 3.1 MI N of JCT NY-17C & · Structure no. 000000001090950
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,319
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 34 over Ranch Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 34 over Ranch Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 4,319 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,505 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 34 over Ranch Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 34 over Ranch 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 34 over Ranch Creek carry?
About 4,319 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is RTE 34 over Ranch Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 34 over Ranch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.