US Bridges

Sabin Road over Dean Creek

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 0.5 MI S of JCT NY-96 & N · Structure no. 000000003334860

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
904
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sabin Road over Dean Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sabin Road 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 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 904 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,266 by 2037. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSabin Road
CrossesDean Creek
Location0.5 MI S of JCT NY-96 & N
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.2021, -76.49576
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic904 (2017)
Projected traffic1,266 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$931,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sabin Road over Dean Creek built?

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

What condition is Sabin 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sabin Road over Dean Creek carry?

About 904 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sabin Road over Dean Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sabin Road over Dean Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.