US Bridges

Halsey Valley Road over Tributary to Pipe Creek

Good

Tioga County, New York · 2.9 MI NW of Tioga Center · Structure no. 000000002271540

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
828
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halsey Valley Road over Tributary to Pipe Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Halsey Valley Road over Tributary to Pipe Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 828 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 863 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesHalsey Valley Road
CrossesTributary to Pipe Creek
Location2.9 MI NW of Tioga Center
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.1207, -76.39542
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic828 (2021)
Projected traffic863 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$826,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Halsey Valley Road over Tributary to Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Halsey Valley Road over Tributary to Pipe 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 2024.

How much traffic does Halsey Valley Road over Tributary to Pipe Creek carry?

About 828 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Halsey Valley Road over Tributary to Pipe Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Halsey Valley Road over Tributary to Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.