US Bridges

Owl Creek Road over So Br Catatonk Ck

FairPosted for load

Tioga County, New York · 2.2 MI E of Spencer · Structure no. 000000002218900

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
182
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owl Creek Road over So Br Catatonk Ck is a wood or timber slab carrying Owl Creek Road over So Br Catatonk Ck in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 182 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOwl Creek Road
CrossesSo Br Catatonk Ck
Location2.2 MI E of Spencer
Coordinates42.20863, -76.45145
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic182 (2021)
Projected traffic255 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$942,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Owl Creek Road over So Br Catatonk Ck built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Owl Creek Road over So Br Catatonk Ck 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Owl Creek Road over So Br Catatonk Ck carry?

About 182 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Owl Creek Road over So Br Catatonk Ck?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Owl Creek Road over So Br Catatonk Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.