US Bridges

Long Creek Road over Long Creek

Good

Tioga County, New York · 1.4 MI SW of Apalachin · Structure no. 000000002218750

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
301
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Long Creek Road over Long Creek is a concrete frame carrying Long Creek Road over Long Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 301 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 421 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLong Creek Road
CrossesLong Creek
Location1.4 MI SW of Apalachin
Coordinates42.0393, -76.17206
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
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic301 (2021)
Projected traffic421 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$883,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Long Creek Road over Long Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Long Creek Road over Long 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Long Creek Road over Long Creek carry?

About 301 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Long Creek Road over Long Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Long Creek Road over Long Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.