US Bridges

Allyn Road over Pipe Creek

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 0.5 MI N Tioga Center · Structure no. 000000002218960

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Allyn Road over Pipe Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Allyn Road over Pipe Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 38 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 266 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesAllyn Road
CrossesPipe Creek
Location0.5 MI N Tioga Center
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.06272, -76.35082
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2021)
Projected traffic266 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Allyn Road over Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Allyn Road over Pipe 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Allyn Road over Pipe Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Allyn Road over Pipe Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Allyn Road over Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.