US Bridges

East River Road over Smith Creek

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 1.4 MI NE of Tioga Center · Structure no. 000000003335430

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
188
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East River Road over Smith Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East River Road over Smith 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 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 188 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 263 by 2039. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEast River Road
CrossesSmith Creek
Location1.4 MI NE of Tioga Center
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.06582, -76.32783
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188 (2019)
Projected traffic263 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East River Road over Smith 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 Smith 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 March 2023.

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

About 188 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is East River Road over Smith Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns East River Road over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.