US Bridges

Park Settlemnt RD over Owego Creek

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 2.4 Miles E of Catatonk · Structure no. 000000003218770

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
294 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Settlemnt RD over Owego Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park Settlemnt RD over Owego Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 574 by 2037. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPark Settlemnt RD
CrossesOwego Creek
Location2.4 Miles E of Catatonk
Coordinates42.15378, -76.26327
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2017)
Projected traffic574 by 2037
Trucks1%
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

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$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Settlemnt RD over Owego Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Settlemnt RD over Owego Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Park Settlemnt RD over Owego Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Park Settlemnt RD over Owego Creek?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Park Settlemnt RD over Owego Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.