US Bridges

Diamond Valley RD over Pipe Creek

Good

Tioga County, New York · 1.5 MI NW of Tioga Center · Structure no. 000000003335540

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
149 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
261
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Diamond Valley RD over Pipe Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Diamond Valley RD over Pipe Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 53 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 261 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 365 by 2039. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesDiamond Valley RD
CrossesPipe Creek
Location1.5 MI NW of Tioga Center
Coordinates42.0744, -76.35924
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic261 (2019)
Projected traffic365 by 2039
Trucks8%
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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Diamond Valley RD over Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Diamond Valley RD over Pipe 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Diamond Valley RD over Pipe Creek carry?

About 261 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Diamond Valley RD over Pipe Creek?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Diamond Valley RD over Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.