Vanderpool Road over Prospect Valley Creek
PoorTioga County, New York · 1.4 MI NW of JCT NY-96B & · Structure no. 000000002267400
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 66
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vanderpool Road over Prospect Valley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vanderpool Road over Prospect Valley Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 66 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vanderpool Road over Prospect Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vanderpool Road over Prospect Valley Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Vanderpool Road over Prospect Valley Creek carry?
About 66 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Vanderpool Road over Prospect Valley Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Vanderpool Road over Prospect Valley Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.