US Bridges

RTE 38 over Trib E Br Owegock

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 0.6 MI S of JCT NY-38 & C · Structure no. 000000001096390

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,479
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 38 over Trib E Br Owegock is a concrete slab carrying RTE 38 over Trib E Br Owegock in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3,479 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 38
CrossesTrib E Br Owegock
Location0.6 MI S of JCT NY-38 & C
RouteState Highway 38
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.29759, -76.18688
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
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,479 (2020)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$914,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 38 over Trib E Br Owegock built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 38 over Trib E Br Owegock 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 38 over Trib E Br Owegock carry?

About 3,479 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 38 over Trib E Br Owegock?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 38 over Trib E Br Owegock?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.