US Bridges

Catatonk Hill Rd. over Catatonk Creek

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 0.6 MI NW of Catatonk · Structure no. 000000003335130

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
529
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Catatonk Hill Rd. over Catatonk Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Catatonk Hill Rd. over Catatonk Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 529 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 741 by 2037. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCatatonk Hill Rd.
CrossesCatatonk Creek
Location0.6 MI NW of Catatonk
Coordinates42.16479, -76.31325
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic529 (2017)
Projected traffic741 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Catatonk Hill Rd. over Catatonk Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Catatonk Hill Rd. over Catatonk 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Catatonk Hill Rd. over Catatonk Creek carry?

About 529 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Catatonk Hill Rd. over Catatonk Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Catatonk Hill Rd. over Catatonk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.