US Bridges

Ellis Creek Road over Ellis Creek

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 2.3 MI NW of Barton · Structure no. 000000003334890

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
424
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ellis Creek Road over Ellis Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Ellis Creek Road over Ellis Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 424 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 594 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesEllis Creek Road
CrossesEllis Creek
Location2.3 MI NW of Barton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.06014, -76.48558
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic424 (2021)
Projected traffic594 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$225,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ellis Creek Road over Ellis Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ellis Creek Road over Ellis 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 May 2024.

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

About 424 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Ellis Creek Road over Ellis Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m).

Who owns Ellis Creek Road over Ellis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.