US Bridges

Tappan Road over E Br Owego Creek

Good

Tioga County, New York · 0.25 MI SW of JCT SR 38 & · Structure no. 000000003335280

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,291
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tappan Road over E Br Owego Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tappan Road over E Br Owego Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,291 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,807 by 2037. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTappan Road
CrossesE Br Owego Creek
Location0.25 MI SW of JCT SR 38 &
Coordinates42.23874, -76.18003
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,291 (2017)
Projected traffic1,807 by 2037
Trucks10%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tappan Road over E Br Owego Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tappan Road 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Tappan Road over E Br Owego Creek carry?

About 1,291 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tappan Road over E Br Owego Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Tappan Road over E Br Owego Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.