US Bridges

Dean Creek Road over Dean Creek

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 1.4 MI NE of Lockwood · Structure no. 000000003359330

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
584
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dean Creek Road over Dean Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Dean Creek Road over Dean Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 584 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 818 by 2037. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDean Creek Road
CrossesDean Creek
Location1.4 MI NE of Lockwood
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.11461, -76.53194
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic584 (2017)
Projected traffic818 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$784,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dean Creek Road over Dean Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dean Creek Road over Dean 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Dean Creek Road over Dean Creek carry?

About 584 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Dean Creek Road over Dean Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Dean Creek Road over Dean Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.