US Bridges

Pennsylvania Ave over S Apalachin Creek

Good

Tioga County, New York · 3.7 MI South of Apalachin · Structure no. 000000003335470

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,166
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pennsylvania Ave over S Apalachin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pennsylvania Ave over S Apalachin Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,166 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,259 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesPennsylvania Ave
CrossesS Apalachin Creek
Location3.7 MI South of Apalachin
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.01895, -76.15497
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

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 closed7.5 mi (12 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$852,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pennsylvania Ave over S Apalachin Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pennsylvania Ave over S Apalachin 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pennsylvania Ave over S Apalachin Creek carry?

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

How long is Pennsylvania Ave over S Apalachin Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pennsylvania Ave over S Apalachin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.