US Bridges

Stanton Hill Road over Smith Creek

Good

Tioga County, New York · 1.8 MI NE of Tioga Center · Structure no. 000000003218640

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
578
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stanton Hill Road over Smith Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stanton Hill Road over Smith Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 578 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 715 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesStanton Hill Road
CrossesSmith Creek
Location1.8 MI NE of Tioga Center
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.06532, -76.3177
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic578 (2021)
Projected traffic715 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stanton Hill Road over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stanton Hill Road over Smith 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Stanton Hill Road over Smith Creek carry?

About 578 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Stanton Hill Road over Smith Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Stanton Hill Road over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.