US Bridges

RTE 434 over Apalachin Creek

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 0.8 MI SE of Apalachin · Structure no. 000000001090980

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,451
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 434 over Apalachin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 434 over Apalachin Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6 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 8,451 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,266 by 2041. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 434
CrossesApalachin Creek
Location0.8 MI SE of Apalachin
RouteState Highway 434
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.0626, -76.14531
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,451 (2021)
Projected traffic10,266 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 434 over Apalachin Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 434 over Apalachin 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 434 over Apalachin Creek carry?

About 8,451 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 434 over Apalachin Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 434 over Apalachin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.