US Bridges

CR 33 over W Br Owego Creek

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 4.4 MI SW Newark Valley · Structure no. 000000003335160

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
149 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,071
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 33 over W Br Owego Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 33 over W Br Owego Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 76 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 5 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 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 33
CrossesW Br Owego Creek
Location4.4 MI SW Newark Valley
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.18579, -76.24717
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

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 closed15.5 mi (25 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$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 33 over W Br Owego Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is CR 33 over W Br 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 33 over W Br Owego Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 33 over W Br Owego Creek?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 33 over W Br Owego Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.