US Bridges

Fisher Settlement over Catatonk Creek

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 1.8 MI N of Spencer · Structure no. 000000002218850

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
222
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fisher Settlement over Catatonk Creek is a steel culvert carrying Fisher Settlement over Catatonk Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 222 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 311 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesFisher Settlement
CrossesCatatonk Creek
Location1.8 MI N of Spencer
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.2339, -76.48851
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic222 (2017)
Projected traffic311 by 2037
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$140,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fisher Settlement over Catatonk Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fisher Settlement over Catatonk 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Fisher Settlement over Catatonk Creek carry?

About 222 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Fisher Settlement over Catatonk Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Fisher Settlement over Catatonk Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.