US Bridges

RTE 54 over Keuka Inlet

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 1.2 MI SW of SR54A + SR54 · Structure no. 000000001026910

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,712
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 54 over Keuka Inlet is a concrete slab carrying RTE 54 over Keuka Inlet in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 5,712 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,066 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 54
CrossesKeuka Inlet
Location1.2 MI SW of SR54A + SR54
RouteState Highway 54
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.39306, -77.24602
Functional classRural 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.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,712 (2020)
Projected traffic6,066 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.9 mi (98 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$876,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 54 over Keuka Inlet built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 54 over Keuka Inlet 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 54 over Keuka Inlet carry?

About 5,712 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE 54 over Keuka Inlet?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 54 over Keuka Inlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.