US Bridges

West Creek Road over East Branch Owego Creek

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 0.7 MI N of JCT NY-38 & W · Structure no. 000000003335150

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
174 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,071
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Creek Road over East Branch Owego Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying West Creek Road over East Branch Owego Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 89 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 1,071 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,117 by 2041. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Creek Road
CrossesEast Branch Owego Creek
Location0.7 MI N of JCT NY-38 & W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.1682, -76.24647
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,071 (2016)
Projected traffic1,117 by 2041
Trucks10%
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$6.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Creek Road over East Branch Owego Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is West Creek Road over East Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does West Creek Road over East Branch Owego Creek carry?

About 1,071 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is West Creek Road over East Branch Owego Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns West Creek Road over East Branch Owego Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.