US Bridges

Gaskill Road over Little Nanticoke Creek

Good

Tioga County, New York · 4.3 MI NE of Owego · Structure no. 000000003335370

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,233
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gaskill Road over Little Nanticoke Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gaskill Road over Little Nanticoke Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 62 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 1,233 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,726 by 2039. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGaskill Road
CrossesLittle Nanticoke Creek
Location4.3 MI NE of Owego
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.11358, -76.18244
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,233 (2019)
Projected traffic1,726 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gaskill Road over Little Nanticoke Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Gaskill Road over Little Nanticoke 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 2024.

How much traffic does Gaskill Road over Little Nanticoke Creek carry?

About 1,233 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Gaskill Road over Little Nanticoke Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Gaskill Road over Little Nanticoke Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.