Telegraph Road over Trib Wiscoy Creek
FairWyoming County, New York · 1.9 MI SW Bliss · Structure no. 000000003319780
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 256
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Telegraph Road over Trib Wiscoy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Telegraph Road over Trib Wiscoy Creek in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 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 256 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 358 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Telegraph Road over Trib Wiscoy Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Telegraph Road over Trib Wiscoy 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Telegraph Road over Trib Wiscoy Creek carry?
About 256 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Telegraph Road over Trib Wiscoy Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Telegraph Road over Trib Wiscoy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.