US Bridges

RTE 36 over Crosby Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 1.0 MI S End of Hornell · Structure no. 000000001023549

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,516
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 36 over Crosby Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 36 over Crosby Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 8,516 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,345 by 2041. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 36
CrossesCrosby Creek
Location1.0 MI S End of Hornell
RouteState Highway 36
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.3157, -77.65957
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating87 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,516 (2020)
Projected traffic10,345 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$6.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 36 over Crosby Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 36 over Crosby 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 36 over Crosby Creek carry?

About 8,516 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 36 over Crosby Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 36 over Crosby Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.