US Bridges

Water Street over E Br of Owego Crk

Good

Tioga County, New York · In Newark Valley · Structure no. 000000003335260

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,050
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Water Street over E Br of Owego Crk is a steel truss - thru carrying Water Street over E Br of Owego Crk in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 88 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 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,870 by 2039. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWater Street
CrossesE Br of Owego Crk
LocationIn Newark Valley
Coordinates42.22446, -76.18491
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2019)
Projected traffic2,870 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$7.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Water Street over E Br of Owego Crk built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Water Street over E 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Water Street over E Br of Owego Crk carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Water Street over E Br of Owego Crk?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Water Street over E Br of Owego Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.