US Bridges

Seneca Road over Carrington Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · .1 MI E JCT SR 21 & SR 36 · Structure no. 000000001023560

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,456
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seneca Road over Carrington Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Seneca Road over Carrington Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 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 3,456 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,198 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSeneca Road
CrossesCarrington Creek
Location.1 MI E JCT SR 21 & SR 36
Coordinates42.36446, -77.66906
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,456 (2020)
Projected traffic4,198 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Seneca Road over Carrington Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Seneca Road over Carrington 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Seneca Road over Carrington Creek carry?

About 3,456 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Seneca Road over Carrington Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Seneca Road over Carrington Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.