US Bridges

Steuben Valley RD over Steuben Creek

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 2.5 MI NW of Barneveld · Structure no. 000000003311080

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
372
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steuben Valley RD over Steuben Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Steuben Valley RD over Steuben Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 372 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 521 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesSteuben Valley RD
CrossesSteuben Creek
Location2.5 MI NW of Barneveld
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.28918, -75.22394
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic372 (2021)
Projected traffic521 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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$718,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Steuben Valley RD over Steuben Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Steuben Valley RD over Steuben 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Steuben Valley RD over Steuben Creek carry?

About 372 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Steuben Valley RD over Steuben Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Steuben Valley RD over Steuben Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.