US Bridges

RTE 34 over Spring Brook

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 2.1 MI N of JCT NY-17C & · Structure no. 000000001090960

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 Spring Brook is a concrete slab carrying RTE 34 over Spring Brook 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).

Location

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CarriesRTE 34
CrossesSpring Brook
Location2.1 MI N of JCT NY-17C &
RouteState Highway 34
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.03929, -76.52857
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionAugust 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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,319 (2021)
Projected traffic4,505 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.7 mi (88 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$572,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 34 over Spring Brook built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 34 over Spring Brook 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 Spring Brook carry?

About 4,319 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 34 over Spring Brook?

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 Spring Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.