US Bridges

Halsey Valley Road over S. Branch Catatonk Creek

Good

Tioga County, New York · 1.4 MI SE of Spencer · Structure no. 000000003334990

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,198
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halsey Valley Road over S. Branch Catatonk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Halsey Valley Road over S. Branch Catatonk Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 64 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 1,198 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,249 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHalsey Valley Road
CrossesS. Branch Catatonk Creek
Location1.4 MI SE of Spencer
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.19808, -76.47236
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,198 (2021)
Projected traffic1,249 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Halsey Valley Road over S. Branch Catatonk Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Halsey Valley Road over S. Branch Catatonk 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Halsey Valley Road over S. Branch Catatonk Creek carry?

About 1,198 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Halsey Valley Road over S. Branch Catatonk Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Halsey Valley Road over S. Branch Catatonk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.