US Bridges

RTE 53 over Five Mile Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 1.2 MI NE JCT Rts 17 & 53 · Structure no. 000000001026890

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,427
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 53 over Five Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 53 over Five Mile Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 2,427 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,531 by 2041. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 40.4 mi (65 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 53
CrossesFive Mile Creek
Location1.2 MI NE JCT Rts 17 & 53
RouteState Highway 53
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.39092, -77.3498
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span118 ft (35.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,427 (2021)
Projected traffic2,531 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed40.4 mi (65 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$4.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 53 over Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 53 over Five Mile 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 53 over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 2,427 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 53 over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 53 over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.