US Bridges

Barden Road over West Hill Creek

Good

Tioga County, New York · 0.3 MI N of JCT SR 79 & B · Structure no. 000000002255910

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
88
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barden Road over West Hill Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Barden Road over West Hill Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 88 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 123 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBarden Road
CrossesWest Hill Creek
Location0.3 MI N of JCT SR 79 & B
Coordinates42.36964, -76.22979
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2020)
Projected traffic123 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$146,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barden Road over West Hill Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barden Road over West Hill 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Barden Road over West Hill Creek carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Barden Road over West Hill Creek?

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

Who owns Barden Road over West Hill Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.