US Bridges

County Road 33 over W Br Owego Creek

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 1.23 MI S of JCT County R · Structure no. 000000003335190

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
153 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,424
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 33 over W Br Owego Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 33 over W Br Owego Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 75 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 1,424 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,485 by 2041. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 33
CrossesW Br Owego Creek
Location1.23 MI S of JCT County R
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.22392, -76.23503
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,424 (2020)
Projected traffic1,485 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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 County Road 33 over W Br Owego Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is County Road 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 October 2023.

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

About 1,424 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 33 over W Br Owego Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 33 over W Br Owego Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.