US Bridges

RTE 36 over Tuscarora Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · .1 Mile NW of Jasper · Structure no. 000000001012580

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,461
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 36 over Tuscarora Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 36 over Tuscarora Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,461 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,551 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 36
CrossesTuscarora Creek
Location.1 Mile NW of Jasper
RouteState Highway 36
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.12643, -77.50867
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,461 (2019)
Projected traffic1,551 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 36 over Tuscarora Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 36 over Tuscarora 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 36 over Tuscarora Creek carry?

About 1,461 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is RTE 36 over Tuscarora Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 36 over Tuscarora Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.