US Bridges

RTE 36 over Troups Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 1.3 MI N of Penn Sl RTE36 · Structure no. 000000001023460

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
187 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
861
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 36 over Troups Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 36 over Troups Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 861 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 898 by 2041. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 36
CrossesTroups Creek
Location1.3 MI N of Penn Sl RTE36
RouteState Highway 36
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.01667, -77.52129
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic861 (2020)
Projected traffic898 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 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$3.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 36 over Troups Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 36 over Troups 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 36 over Troups Creek carry?

About 861 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 36 over Troups Creek?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 36 over Troups Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.