US Bridges

Park Settlemnt RD over Cranes Nest Creek

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 3.2 Miles NE of Catatonk · Structure no. 000000002218460

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
198
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Settlemnt RD over Cranes Nest Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Park Settlemnt RD over Cranes Nest Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 198 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 277 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPark Settlemnt RD
CrossesCranes Nest Creek
Location3.2 Miles NE of Catatonk
Coordinates42.17336, -76.25206
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic198 (2017)
Projected traffic277 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$426,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Settlemnt RD over Cranes Nest Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Settlemnt RD over Cranes Nest 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Park Settlemnt RD over Cranes Nest Creek carry?

About 198 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Park Settlemnt RD over Cranes Nest Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Park Settlemnt RD over Cranes Nest Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.