US Bridges

North Steuben RD over Big Brook

Good

Oneida County, New York · 2.1 MI NE of Steuben · Structure no. 000000003311030

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
302
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Steuben RD over Big Brook is a concrete frame carrying North Steuben RD over Big Brook in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 302 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 423 by 2037. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesNorth Steuben RD
CrossesBig Brook
Location2.1 MI NE of Steuben
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.35264, -75.27849
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic302 (2017)
Projected traffic423 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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$655,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Steuben RD over Big Brook built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Steuben RD over Big Brook 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does North Steuben RD over Big Brook carry?

About 302 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is North Steuben RD over Big Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns North Steuben RD over Big Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.