US Bridges

Park Road over Lit Nanticoke Crk

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 2.3 MI SE of Owego · Structure no. 000000002255220

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
755
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Road over Lit Nanticoke Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park Road over Lit Nanticoke Crk in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 755 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,057 by 2034. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPark Road
CrossesLit Nanticoke Crk
Location2.3 MI SE of Owego
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.09153, -76.22418
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic755 (2014)
Projected traffic1,057 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$777,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Road over Lit Nanticoke Crk built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Road over Lit Nanticoke Crk 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 2023.

How much traffic does Park Road over Lit Nanticoke Crk carry?

About 755 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Park Road over Lit Nanticoke Crk?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Park Road over Lit Nanticoke Crk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.