US Bridges

Foster Valley RD over Foster Creek

Good

Tioga County, New York · 3.6 MI North of Apalachin · Structure no. 000000002218700

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
573
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foster Valley RD over Foster Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Foster Valley RD over Foster Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 573 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 802 by 2036. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFoster Valley RD
CrossesFoster Creek
Location3.6 MI North of Apalachin
Coordinates42.11899, -76.14918
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic573 (2016)
Projected traffic802 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$227,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Foster Valley RD over Foster Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foster Valley RD over Foster 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Foster Valley RD over Foster Creek carry?

About 573 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Foster Valley RD over Foster Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns Foster Valley RD over Foster Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.