US Bridges

Owego Street over Catatonk Creek

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 3.2 MI E of JCT NY-224 & · Structure no. 000000002219110

Built
1904
121 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
337
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owego Street over Catatonk Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Owego Street over Catatonk Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 121 years old, older 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 5 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 337 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 472 by 2037. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOwego Street
CrossesCatatonk Creek
Location3.2 MI E of JCT NY-224 &
Coordinates42.21114, -76.49169
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic337 (2017)
Projected traffic472 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Owego Street over Catatonk Creek built?

It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Owego Street 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Owego Street over Catatonk Creek carry?

About 337 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Owego Street over Catatonk Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Owego Street over Catatonk Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.