US Bridges

RTE 54 over Loughline Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · At JCT Rts 54 + 54A · Structure no. 000000001026920

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,712
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 54 over Loughline Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 54 over Loughline Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,712 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,066 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 54
CrossesLoughline Creek
LocationAt JCT Rts 54 + 54A
RouteState Highway 54
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.40073, -77.2224
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,712 (2020)
Projected traffic6,066 by 2041
Trucks15%
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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 54 over Loughline Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 54 over Loughline 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 54 over Loughline Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 54 over Loughline Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 54 over Loughline Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.