US Bridges

Talcott Street over Owego Creek

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 1 Mile NW of Owego · Structure no. 000000003335140

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
327 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,818
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Talcott Street over Owego Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Talcott Street over Owego Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 62 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 2,818 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,486 by 2041. The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesTalcott Street
CrossesOwego Creek
Location1 Mile NW of Owego
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.11154, -76.27859
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length327 ft (99.7 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,818 (2019)
Projected traffic3,486 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Talcott Street over Owego Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Talcott Street over Owego 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Talcott Street over Owego Creek carry?

About 2,818 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Talcott Street over Owego Creek?

The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Talcott Street over Owego Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.