US Bridges

West Creek Road over W.Br of Owego Crk

Good

Tioga County, New York · 3.7 MI SW of Berkshire · Structure no. 000000003335200

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
123 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
509
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Creek Road over W.Br of Owego Crk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Creek Road over W.Br of Owego Crk in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 61 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 509 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2041. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Creek Road
CrossesW.Br of Owego Crk
Location3.7 MI SW of Berkshire
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.27798, -76.24873
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic509 (2016)
Projected traffic530 by 2041
Trucks7%
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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Creek Road over W.Br of Owego Crk built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is West Creek Road over W.Br of Owego Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does West Creek Road over W.Br of Owego Crk carry?

About 509 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is West Creek Road over W.Br of Owego Crk?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns West Creek Road over W.Br of Owego Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.