US Bridges

South Hill Road over Catatonk Creek

Good

Tioga County, New York · 4.3 MI SE of Spencer · Structure no. 000000002218930

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56
2002 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Hill Road over Catatonk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Hill Road over Catatonk Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 56 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2022. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSouth Hill Road
CrossesCatatonk Creek
Location4.3 MI SE of Spencer
Coordinates42.15816, -76.45643
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2002)
Projected traffic78 by 2022
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$890,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Hill Road over Catatonk Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Hill Road over Catatonk Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does South Hill Road over Catatonk Creek carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is South Hill Road over Catatonk Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns South Hill Road over Catatonk Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.