Prospect Valley Ro over Prospect Valley Creek
PoorPosted for loadTioga County, New York · 3.3 MI NW of Candor · Structure no. 000000002218480
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 368
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Prospect Valley Ro over Prospect Valley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prospect Valley Ro over Prospect Valley Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 368 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 515 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Prospect Valley Ro over Prospect Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Prospect Valley Ro over Prospect Valley 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Prospect Valley Ro over Prospect Valley Creek carry?
About 368 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Prospect Valley Ro over Prospect Valley Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Prospect Valley Ro over Prospect Valley Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.