US Bridges

Blodgett Road over E Br Owego Creek

Good

Tioga County, New York · 3.7 MI S of Newark Valley · Structure no. 000000002218660

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
356
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blodgett Road over E Br Owego Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Blodgett Road over E Br Owego Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 356 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 498 by 2037. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBlodgett Road
CrossesE Br Owego Creek
Location3.7 MI S of Newark Valley
Coordinates42.18014, -76.21829
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic356 (2017)
Projected traffic498 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blodgett Road over E Br Owego Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blodgett Road over E Br Owego 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Blodgett Road over E Br Owego Creek carry?

About 356 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Blodgett Road over E Br Owego Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Blodgett Road over E Br Owego Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.