US Bridges

Straits Corners RD over Pipe Creek

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 6.7 MI NE of Smithboro · Structure no. 000000003335050

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 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 1985, so it is 40 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 454 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 636 by 2039. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesStraits Corners RD
CrossesPipe Creek
Location6.7 MI NE of Smithboro
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.12424, -76.38355
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed5 mi (8 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Straits Corners RD over Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Straits Corners 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 March 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 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Straits Corners RD over Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.