US Bridges

RTE 36 over Limekiln Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · S End of Arkport · Structure no. 000000001023570

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,927
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 36 over Limekiln Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 36 over Limekiln Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 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 10,927 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,274 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).

CarriesRTE 36
CrossesLimekiln Creek
LocationS End of Arkport
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates42.39119, -77.69609
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,927 (2020)
Projected traffic13,274 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.7 mi (88 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 36 over Limekiln Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 36 over Limekiln 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 36 over Limekiln Creek carry?

About 10,927 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 36 over Limekiln Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 36 over Limekiln Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.