US Bridges

Thompson Road over Trib Steuben Creek

Good

Oneida County, New York · 3.7 MI SE of Steuben · Structure no. 000000003311000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
296
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thompson Road over Trib Steuben Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Thompson Road over Trib Steuben Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 296 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 414 by 2037. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesThompson Road
CrossesTrib Steuben Creek
Location3.7 MI SE of Steuben
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.29369, -75.24432
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic296 (2017)
Projected traffic414 by 2037
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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$769,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thompson Road over Trib Steuben Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thompson Road over Trib Steuben Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Thompson Road over Trib Steuben Creek carry?

About 296 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Thompson Road over Trib Steuben Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Thompson Road over Trib Steuben Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.