US Bridges

Straits Corners RD over Pipe Creek

Good

Tioga County, New York · 5.8 MI NE of Smithboro · Structure no. 000000003335040

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
454
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Straits Corners RD over Pipe Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Straits Corners RD over Pipe Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 454 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 636 by 2039. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesStraits Corners RD
CrossesPipe Creek
Location5.8 MI NE of Smithboro
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.11179, -76.38266
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic454 (2019)
Projected traffic636 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Straits Corners RD over Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Straits Corners 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Straits Corners RD over Pipe Creek carry?

About 454 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Straits Corners RD over Pipe Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Straits Corners RD over Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.