US Bridges

Halsey Valley RD over Pipe Creek

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 2.6 MI NW of Tioga Center · Structure no. 000000003334960

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
828
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halsey Valley RD over Pipe Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Halsey Valley RD over Pipe Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 828 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 863 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesHalsey Valley RD
CrossesPipe Creek
Location2.6 MI NW of Tioga Center
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.09186, -76.3667
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic828 (2021)
Projected traffic863 by 2041
Trucks10%
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$813,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Halsey Valley RD over Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Halsey Valley RD over Pipe 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Halsey Valley RD over Pipe Creek carry?

About 828 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Halsey Valley RD over Pipe Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Halsey Valley RD over Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.