US Bridges

Harnick Road over Apalachin Creek

FairPosted for load

Tioga County, New York · 4.7 MI SE of Apalachin · Structure no. 000000002218720

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
108
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harnick Road over Apalachin Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Harnick Road over Apalachin 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 108 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 151 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesHarnick Road
CrossesApalachin Creek
Location4.7 MI SE of Apalachin
Coordinates42.00526, -76.14121
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2021)
Projected traffic151 by 2041
Trucks14%
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$771,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harnick Road over Apalachin Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harnick Road over Apalachin 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Harnick Road over Apalachin Creek carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Harnick Road over Apalachin Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Harnick Road over Apalachin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.