US Bridges

East River Road over Hunts Creek

Good

Tioga County, New York · 1.1 MI NE of Tioga Center · Structure no. 000000003335420

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,506
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East River Road over Hunts Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East River Road over Hunts Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 85 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 1,506 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,108 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesEast River Road
CrossesHunts Creek
Location1.1 MI NE of Tioga Center
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.06359, -76.33103
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,506 (2020)
Projected traffic2,108 by 2040
Trucks8%
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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East River Road over Hunts Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is East River Road over Hunts 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 March 2023.

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

About 1,506 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is East River Road over Hunts Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns East River Road over Hunts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.