West River Drive over Parks Creek
FairTioga County, New York · 3 Miles SW of Barton · Structure no. 000000003335400
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,030
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
West River Drive over Parks Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West River Drive over Parks Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 54 years old, older 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 6 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 1,030 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,442 by 2034. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 West River Drive over Parks Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is West River Drive over Parks Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does West River Drive over Parks Creek carry?
About 1,030 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is West River Drive over Parks Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns West River Drive over Parks Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.