US Bridges

Dean Creek Road over Dean Creek

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 1 Mile NE of Lockwood · Structure no. 000000003334820

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
584
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dean Creek Road over Dean Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dean Creek Road over Dean Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 35 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 584 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 818 by 2037. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesDean Creek Road
CrossesDean Creek
Location1 Mile NE of Lockwood
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.10657, -76.54104
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic584 (2017)
Projected traffic818 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dean Creek Road over Dean Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Dean Creek Road over Dean 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Dean Creek Road over Dean Creek carry?

About 584 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Dean Creek Road over Dean Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Dean Creek Road over Dean Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.