US Bridges

RTE 415 over Neil Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · 0.5 MI S of Wallace · Structure no. 000000001011400

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,150
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 415 over Neil Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying RTE 415 over Neil Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 64 years old, older 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,199 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).

CarriesRTE 415
CrossesNeil Creek
Location0.5 MI S of Wallace
RouteState Highway 415
Coordinates42.43323, -77.45617
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2021)
Projected traffic1,199 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed20.5 mi (33 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 415 over Neil Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is RTE 415 over Neil 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 415 over Neil Creek carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 415 over Neil Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 415 over Neil Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.