US Bridges

E Berkshire Road over E.Br.Of Owego Crk

Fair

Tioga County, New York · In Village of Berkshire · Structure no. 000000003335340

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
155 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
352
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Berkshire Road over E.Br.Of Owego Crk is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying E Berkshire Road over E.Br.Of Owego Crk in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 352 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 493 by 2037. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesE Berkshire Road
CrossesE.Br.Of Owego Crk
LocationIn Village of Berkshire
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.30635, -76.1831
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic352 (2017)
Projected traffic493 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Berkshire Road over E.Br.Of Owego Crk built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Berkshire Road over E.Br.Of Owego Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does E Berkshire Road over E.Br.Of Owego Crk carry?

About 352 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E Berkshire Road over E.Br.Of Owego Crk?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns E Berkshire Road over E.Br.Of Owego Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.