US Bridges

Halsey Valley RD over Pipe Creek

Good

Tioga County, New York · 2.9 MI NW of Tioga Center · Structure no. 000000003334970

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 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 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 828 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 863 by 2041. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesHalsey Valley RD
CrossesPipe Creek
Location2.9 MI NW of Tioga Center
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.09181, -76.36665
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 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 closed15.5 mi (25 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$1.6 million (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. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Halsey Valley RD over Pipe Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 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 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Halsey Valley RD over Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.