US Bridges

County Road 9 over Ellis Creek

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 2.6 MI NW of Barton · Structure no. 000000003334900

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
424
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 9 over Ellis Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 9 over Ellis Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 9
CrossesEllis Creek
Location2.6 MI NW of Barton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.0688, -76.48401
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$727,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 9 over Ellis Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 9 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 9 over Ellis Creek carry?

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

How long is County Road 9 over Ellis Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 9 over Ellis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.