US Bridges

Evelien Hill Road over Evelien Hill Crk

PoorClosed to traffic

Tioga County, New York · 1 MI SW of Straits Cornrs · Structure no. 000000002219030

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Evelien Hill Road over Evelien Hill Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Evelien Hill Road over Evelien Hill Crk in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 40 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 47 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesEvelien Hill Road
CrossesEvelien Hill Crk
Location1 MI SW of Straits Cornrs
Coordinates42.14142, -76.39574
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2021)
Projected traffic66 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$209,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Evelien Hill Road over Evelien Hill Crk built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Evelien Hill Road over Evelien Hill Crk 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Evelien Hill Road over Evelien Hill Crk carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Evelien Hill Road over Evelien Hill Crk?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Evelien Hill Road over Evelien Hill Crk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.