US Bridges

Brown Road over East Branch of Owego CR

Good

Tioga County, New York · 5 MI S of JCT NY-79 & Ny- · Structure no. 000000003335300

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
253
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brown Road over East Branch of Owego CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brown Road over East Branch of Owego CR in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 89 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 253 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2037. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBrown Road
CrossesEast Branch of Owego CR
Location5 MI S of JCT NY-79 & Ny-
Coordinates42.29015, -76.1834
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic253 (2017)
Projected traffic354 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brown Road over East Branch of Owego CR built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Brown Road over East Branch of Owego CR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Brown Road over East Branch of Owego CR carry?

About 253 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brown Road over East Branch of Owego CR?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Brown Road over East Branch of Owego CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.