US Bridges

Straits Cornrs RD over Pipe Creek

Fair

Tioga County, New York · In Straits Corners · Structure no. 000000003335070

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
272
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Straits Cornrs RD over Pipe Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Straits Cornrs RD over Pipe Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1961, 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 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 272 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 381 by 2037. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesStraits Cornrs RD
CrossesPipe Creek
LocationIn Straits Corners
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.15602, -76.37752
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
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; scour above top of footing
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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic272 (2017)
Projected traffic381 by 2037
Trucks19%
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$807,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Straits Cornrs RD over Pipe Creek built?

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

What condition is Straits Cornrs 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 Straits Cornrs RD over Pipe Creek carry?

About 272 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Straits Cornrs RD over Pipe Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Straits Cornrs RD over Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.