US Bridges

West Creek Road over West Hill Creek

Good

Tioga County, New York · 1.9 MI W of Richford · Structure no. 000000003335230

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
530
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Creek Road over West Hill Creek is a concrete frame carrying West Creek Road over West Hill Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 552 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesWest Creek Road
CrossesWest Hill Creek
Location1.9 MI W of Richford
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.36111, -76.23682
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
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2021)
Projected traffic552 by 2041
Trucks9%
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$569,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Creek Road over West Hill Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Creek Road over West Hill Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does West Creek Road over West Hill Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is West Creek Road over West Hill Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns West Creek Road over West Hill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.