US Bridges

CR 3 over Dean Creek

Good

Tioga County, New York · 1.9 MI SE of JCT NY-34 & · Structure no. 000000003334850

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
246
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3 over Dean Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 3 over Dean Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 246 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 344 by 2037. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 3
CrossesDean Creek
Location1.9 MI SE of JCT NY-34 &
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.1973, -76.51966
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic246 (2017)
Projected traffic344 by 2037
Trucks5%
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$871,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 3 over Dean Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3 over Dean 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 3 over Dean Creek carry?

About 246 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 3 over Dean Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3 over Dean Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.