Main Street over Apalachin Creek
FairTioga County, New York · 0.6 MI SE of Apalachin · Structure no. 000000002218760
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 138 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,001
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Apalachin Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Main Street over Apalachin Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 96 years old, older 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.
It carries about 1,001 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,238 by 2041. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Main Street over Apalachin Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Main Street 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Main Street over Apalachin Creek carry?
About 1,001 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Main Street over Apalachin Creek?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over Apalachin Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.