Valley Road over Pumpelly Creek
PoorPosted for loadTioga County, New York · 4.3 MI SE of Owego · Structure no. 000000002218800
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 47 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 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 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 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Valley Road over Pumpelly Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.