US Bridges

Lillie Hill Road over Apalachin Creek

Good

Tioga County, New York · 3.0 MI S of Apalachin · Structure no. 000000003335510

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
403
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lillie Hill Road over Apalachin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lillie Hill Road over Apalachin Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 403 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 564 by 2037. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLillie Hill Road
CrossesApalachin Creek
Location3.0 MI S of Apalachin
Coordinates42.02761, -76.15407
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic403 (2017)
Projected traffic564 by 2037
Trucks11%
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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lillie Hill Road over Apalachin Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lillie Hill Road over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lillie Hill Road over Apalachin Creek carry?

About 403 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Lillie Hill Road over Apalachin Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lillie Hill Road over Apalachin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.