US Bridges

RTE 36 over Trib Troups Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 0.3 MI SE of Troupsburg · Structure no. 000000001023480

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Other
Length
34 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 other slab carrying RTE 36 over Trib Troups Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 36
CrossesTrib Troups Creek
Location0.3 MI SE of Troupsburg
RouteState Highway 36
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.03387, -77.53941
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 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 closed5.6 mi (9 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$600,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 36 over Trib Troups Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 36 over Trib 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 November 2023.

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 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 36 over Trib Troups Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.