US Bridges

Harford Road over W Br Owego Creek

Fair

Tompkins County, New York · 2.8 MI W Slatervlle Spngs · Structure no. 000000003314090

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
645
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harford Road over W Br Owego Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harford Road over W Br Owego Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 48 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 645 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 903 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHarford Road
CrossesW Br Owego Creek
Location2.8 MI W Slatervlle Spngs
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTompkins County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.39381, -76.29767
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic645 (2019)
Projected traffic903 by 2039
Trucks5%
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$536,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harford Road over W Br Owego Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Harford Road over W Br Owego 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 Harford Road over W Br Owego Creek carry?

About 645 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Harford Road over W Br Owego Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Harford Road over W Br Owego Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.