Youngs Road over Little Nanticoke Creek
PoorPosted for loadTioga County, New York · 3 Miles East of Owego · Structure no. 000000002218830
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Youngs Road over Little Nanticoke Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Youngs Road over Little Nanticoke Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 7 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2037. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Youngs Road over Little Nanticoke Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Youngs Road over Little Nanticoke 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Youngs Road over Little Nanticoke Creek carry?
About 7 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Youngs Road over Little Nanticoke Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Youngs Road over Little Nanticoke Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.