US Bridges

Jewett Hill Road over Jewett Hill Creek

FairPosted for load

Tioga County, New York · 1.2 MI NW of JCT NY-38 & · Structure no. 000000002255920

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jewett Hill Road over Jewett Hill Creek is a concrete slab carrying Jewett Hill Road over Jewett Hill Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 155 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 217 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesJewett Hill Road
CrossesJewett Hill Creek
Location1.2 MI NW of JCT NY-38 &
Coordinates42.31821, -76.20143
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2019)
Projected traffic217 by 2039
Trucks14%
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$552,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jewett Hill Road over Jewett Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jewett Hill Road over Jewett Hill 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Jewett Hill Road over Jewett Hill Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Jewett Hill Road over Jewett Hill Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Jewett Hill Road over Jewett Hill Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.