US Bridges

Gridleyville Xing over Willseyville Creek

Good

Tioga County, New York · 6.8 Mi. NE of Spencer · Structure no. 000000002218400

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
933
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gridleyville Xing over Willseyville Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gridleyville Xing over Willseyville 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 933 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,306 by 2037. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGridleyville Xing
CrossesWillseyville Creek
Location6.8 Mi. NE of Spencer
Coordinates42.24414, -76.3746
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic933 (2017)
Projected traffic1,306 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$876,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gridleyville Xing over Willseyville Creek built?

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

What condition is Gridleyville Xing over Willseyville 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Gridleyville Xing over Willseyville Creek carry?

About 933 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Gridleyville Xing over Willseyville Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Gridleyville Xing over Willseyville Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.