US Bridges

Steele Street over Halderman Creek

Fair

Chemung County, New York · 1.5 MI S Grand Central Av · Structure no. 000000003331870

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
111
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steele Street over Halderman Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Steele Street over Halderman Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 80 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 111 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSteele Street
CrossesHalderman Creek
Location1.5 MI S Grand Central Av
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.1377, -76.81807
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2018)
Projected traffic155 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$295,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Steele Street over Halderman Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Steele Street over Halderman 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 2024.

How much traffic does Steele Street over Halderman Creek carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Steele Street over Halderman Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Steele Street over Halderman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.