US Bridges

East River Road over Wappasening Creek

Good

Tioga County, New York · 1 MI E from Southern Tier · Structure no. 000000003335410

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
139 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,543
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East River Road over Wappasening Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying East River Road over Wappasening Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 1,543 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,160 by 2039. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesEast River Road
CrossesWappasening Creek
Location1 MI E from Southern Tier
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.0214, -76.36235
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,543 (2019)
Projected traffic2,160 by 2039
Trucks7%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East River Road over Wappasening Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is East River Road over Wappasening 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 2023.

How much traffic does East River Road over Wappasening Creek carry?

About 1,543 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is East River Road over Wappasening Creek?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns East River Road over Wappasening Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.