US Bridges

Pennsylvania Ave over Apalachin Creek

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 5.1 MI SE of Apalachin · Structure no. 000000003335440

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,166
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pennsylvania Ave over Apalachin Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pennsylvania Ave over Apalachin Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 87 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 5 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 2,166 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,259 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesPennsylvania Ave
CrossesApalachin Creek
Location5.1 MI SE of Apalachin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.00112, -76.14027
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,166 (2020)
Projected traffic2,259 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pennsylvania Ave over Apalachin Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Pennsylvania Ave over Apalachin 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 Pennsylvania Ave over Apalachin Creek carry?

About 2,166 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Pennsylvania Ave over Apalachin Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pennsylvania Ave over Apalachin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.