US Bridges

Broad Street Exten over Norfolk Southern R.R. C

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 0.19 M W of Cayuta Ave · Structure no. 000000003334870

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
417 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,265
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broad Street Exten over Norfolk Southern R.R. C is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broad Street Exten over Norfolk Southern R.R. C in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 2,265 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,802 by 2041. The structure is 417 ft (127.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBroad Street Exten
CrossesNorfolk Southern R.R. C
Location0.19 M W of Cayuta Ave
Coordinates42.00313, -76.52214
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length417 ft (127.1 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,265 (2021)
Projected traffic2,802 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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$7.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Broad Street Exten over Norfolk Southern R.R. C built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broad Street Exten over Norfolk Southern R.R. C 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Broad Street Exten over Norfolk Southern R.R. C carry?

About 2,265 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Broad Street Exten over Norfolk Southern R.R. C?

The structure is 417 ft (127.1 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Broad Street Exten over Norfolk Southern R.R. C?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.