US Bridges

Bridge Street over E Br Owego Creek

Good

Tioga County, New York · 0.9 MI SW Newark Valley · Structure no. 000000003335250

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
143 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
331
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Street over E Br Owego Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge Street over E Br Owego Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 331 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 463 by 2029. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBridge Street
CrossesE Br Owego Creek
Location0.9 MI SW Newark Valley
Coordinates42.21375, -76.19387
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic331 (2009)
Projected traffic463 by 2029
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge Street over E Br Owego Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge Street over E Br Owego 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Bridge Street over E Br Owego Creek carry?

About 331 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Bridge Street over E Br Owego Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Street over E Br Owego Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.