DIAMOND VALLEY RD
Carrying DIAMOND VALLEY RD over NEIGER HOLLOW CRK
3.2 MI NE OF SMITHBORO, Tioga, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: DIAMOND VALLEY RD
The DIAMOND VALLEY RD bridge in Tioga, New York carries DIAMOND VALLEY RD over NEIGER HOLLOW CRK. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 10.1 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 261 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 2/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 15.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How DIAMOND VALLEY RD compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1940
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 10.1 m (33 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.5 m (25 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 261 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000002219000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 2/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
How to read this record
DIAMOND VALLEY RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
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Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for DIAMOND VALLEY RD?
DIAMOND VALLEY RD in Tioga, New York has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 2/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is DIAMOND VALLEY RD inspected?
DIAMOND VALLEY RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 261 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DIAMOND VALLEY RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for DIAMOND VALLEY RD?
DIAMOND VALLEY RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 15.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining DIAMOND VALLEY RD?
DIAMOND VALLEY RD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is DIAMOND VALLEY RD and does age affect safety?
DIAMOND VALLEY RD was built in 1940, making it 86 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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