US Bridges

RTE 21 over Trib Neil Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · 2.5 MI N of Haskinville · Structure no. 000000001016400

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,601
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 21 over Trib Neil Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 21 over Trib Neil Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,601 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36.7 mi (59 km).

CarriesRTE 21
CrossesTrib Neil Creek
Location2.5 MI N of Haskinville
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates42.45274, -77.57287
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
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,601 (2020)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36.7 mi (59 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 21 over Trib Neil Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 21 over Trib 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 21 over Trib Neil Creek carry?

About 1,601 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 21 over Trib Neil Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 21 over Trib Neil Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.