US Bridges

Candor Hill Road over Doolittle Creek

Good

Tioga County, New York · 2.5 MI NE of Candor · Structure no. 000000002218370

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
277
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Candor Hill Road over Doolittle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Candor Hill Road over Doolittle Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 277 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 388 by 2037. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCandor Hill Road
CrossesDoolittle Creek
Location2.5 MI NE of Candor
Coordinates42.24458, -76.29422
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic277 (2017)
Projected traffic388 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$437,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Candor Hill Road over Doolittle Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Candor Hill Road over Doolittle Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Candor Hill Road over Doolittle Creek carry?

About 277 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Candor Hill Road over Doolittle Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Candor Hill Road over Doolittle Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.