US Bridges

RTE 54A over Glen Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 0.3 MI NE of Hammondsport · Structure no. 000000001026970

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,358
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 54A over Glen Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 54A over Glen Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 2,358 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,459 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 200 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 54A
CrossesGlen Creek
Location0.3 MI NE of Hammondsport
RouteState Highway 54A
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.41093, -77.22116
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width200 ft (61 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,358 (2021)
Projected traffic2,459 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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$20.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 54A over Glen Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 54A over Glen 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 54A over Glen Creek carry?

About 2,358 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 54A over Glen Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 200 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 54A over Glen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.