Brown Road over East Branch of Owego Cre
PoorClosed to trafficTioga County, New York · 2.7 MI S of Berkshire · Structure no. 000000003335290
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 278
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brown Road over East Branch of Owego Cre is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brown Road over East Branch of Owego Cre in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 278 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 389 by 2036. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brown Road over East Branch of Owego Cre built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brown Road over East Branch of Owego Cre in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Brown Road over East Branch of Owego Cre carry?
About 278 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Brown Road over East Branch of Owego Cre?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Brown Road over East Branch of Owego Cre?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.