US Bridges

RTE 15 over Watson Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 1.2 MI N JCT CR 115 + Cl · Structure no. 000000001011110

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,231
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 15 over Watson Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 15 over Watson Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 6 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 2,231 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,327 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 15
CrossesWatson Creek
Location1.2 MI N JCT CR 115 + Cl
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.01611, -77.13041
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,231 (2018)
Projected traffic2,327 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.8 mi (93 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 15 over Watson Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 15 over Watson 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 15 over Watson Creek carry?

About 2,231 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 15 over Watson Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m).

Who owns RTE 15 over Watson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.