US Bridges

RTE 54A over Wagener Glen Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 1 MI NE Pulteney RTE 54A · Structure no. 000000001026990

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
549
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 54A over Wagener Glen Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 54A over Wagener Glen Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 549 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 572 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesRTE 54A
CrossesWagener Glen Creek
Location1 MI NE Pulteney RTE 54A
RouteState Highway 54A
Coordinates42.53083, -77.15276
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic549 (2020)
Projected traffic572 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 54A over Wagener Glen Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 54A over Wagener 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 March 2024.

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

About 549 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 54A over Wagener Glen Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 54A over Wagener Glen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.