US Bridges

Reniff Road over Cayuta Creek

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 1.9 MI N of Lockwood · Structure no. 000000002218320

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
68
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reniff Road over Cayuta Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reniff Road over Cayuta Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 67 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 68 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2037. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesReniff Road
CrossesCayuta Creek
Location1.9 MI N of Lockwood
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.11624, -76.54721
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2017)
Projected traffic95 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reniff Road over Cayuta Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Reniff Road over Cayuta 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Reniff Road over Cayuta Creek carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Reniff Road over Cayuta Creek?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Reniff Road over Cayuta Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.