US Bridges

RTE 36 over Trib Troups Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · 2.0 MI SE of Troupsburg · Structure no. 000000001023470

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
861
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 36 over Trib Troups Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 36 over Trib Troups Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 861 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 898 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64.6 mi (104 km).

CarriesRTE 36
CrossesTrib Troups Creek
Location2.0 MI SE of Troupsburg
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates42.01787, -77.52181
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 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 closed64.6 mi (104 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 36 over Trib Troups Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 36 over Trib Troups 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 36 over Trib Troups Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 36 over Trib Troups Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 36 over Trib Troups Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.