South Hill Road over Wilson Creek
PoorPosted for loadTioga County, New York · 2.7 MI SE of Berkshire · Structure no. 000000002218360
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Hill Road over Wilson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Hill Road over Wilson Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 65 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Hill Road over Wilson Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is South Hill Road over Wilson Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does South Hill Road over Wilson Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is South Hill Road over Wilson Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns South Hill Road over Wilson Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.