US Bridges

Rockefeller Road over Trib E Br Owego Ck

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 3.4 MI NE of Richford · Structure no. 000000002256550

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockefeller Road over Trib E Br Owego Ck is a concrete slab carrying Rockefeller Road over Trib E Br Owego Ck in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 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 34 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRockefeller Road
CrossesTrib E Br Owego Ck
Location3.4 MI NE of Richford
Coordinates42.39881, -76.16798
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2020)
Projected traffic48 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$432,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rockefeller Road over Trib E Br Owego Ck built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockefeller Road over Trib E Br Owego Ck 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rockefeller Road over Trib E Br Owego Ck carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rockefeller Road over Trib E Br Owego Ck?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rockefeller Road over Trib E Br Owego Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.