US Bridges

Valley Road over Pumpelly Creek

PoorPosted for load

Tioga County, New York · 4.8 MI SE of Owego · Structure no. 000000002218790

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
163
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Road over Pumpelly Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley Road over Pumpelly Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 163 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 228 by 2036. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesValley Road
CrossesPumpelly Creek
Location4.8 MI SE of Owego
Coordinates42.04024, -76.23916
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163 (2016)
Projected traffic228 by 2036
Trucks8%
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

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$657,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley Road over Pumpelly Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Road over Pumpelly Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Valley Road over Pumpelly Creek carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Valley Road over Pumpelly Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Road over Pumpelly Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.