US Bridges

Pennsylvania Ave over Deerlick Creek

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 1.3 MI SW of Apalachin · Structure no. 000000003335490

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,278
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pennsylvania Ave over Deerlick Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pennsylvania Ave over Deerlick Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 54 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 4,278 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,196 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesPennsylvania Ave
CrossesDeerlick Creek
Location1.3 MI SW of Apalachin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.05327, -76.16749
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,278 (2020)
Projected traffic5,196 by 2041
Trucks7%
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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pennsylvania Ave over Deerlick Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Pennsylvania Ave over Deerlick 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pennsylvania Ave over Deerlick Creek carry?

About 4,278 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pennsylvania Ave over Deerlick Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pennsylvania Ave over Deerlick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.