Blewer-Mead Road over West Branch Owego Creek
FairTioga County, New York · 3.5 MI SW Newark Valley · Structure no. 000000002218580
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 173 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 43
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blewer-Mead Road over West Branch Owego Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blewer-Mead Road over West Branch Owego Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 43 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2036. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Blewer-Mead Road over West Branch Owego Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blewer-Mead Road over West Branch Owego 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Blewer-Mead Road over West Branch Owego Creek carry?
About 43 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Blewer-Mead Road over West Branch Owego Creek?
The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Blewer-Mead Road over West Branch Owego Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.