US Bridges

Kelsey Road over Catatonk Creek

Good

Tioga County, New York · 1.9 MI SE of Candor · Structure no. 000000003218430

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
157 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
367
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kelsey Road over Catatonk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kelsey Road over Catatonk Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 50 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 367 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 514 by 2039. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesKelsey Road
CrossesCatatonk Creek
Location1.9 MI SE of Candor
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.21062, -76.32581
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic367 (2019)
Projected traffic514 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

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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kelsey Road over Catatonk Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Kelsey Road over Catatonk 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Kelsey Road over Catatonk Creek carry?

About 367 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Kelsey Road over Catatonk Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Kelsey Road over Catatonk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.