US Bridges

Barton Road over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Tioga County, New York · 2 Miles SW of Barton · Structure no. 000000002218240

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
178
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barton Road over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barton Road over Norfolk Southern RR in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 178 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 249 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesBarton Road
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location2 Miles SW of Barton
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.02213, -76.46839
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178 (2019)
Projected traffic249 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$858,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Barton Road over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barton Road over Norfolk Southern RR 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Barton Road over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 178 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Barton Road over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Barton Road over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.