US Bridges

County Road 333 over Michigan Creek

FairPosted for load

Steuben County, New York · 1.7 MI E of Thurston · Structure no. 000000001046070

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
917
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 333 over Michigan Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Road 333 over Michigan Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 917 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,284 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 333
CrossesMichigan Creek
Location1.7 MI E of Thurston
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.22189, -77.23179
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic917 (2020)
Projected traffic1,284 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed30.4 mi (49 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$319,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 333 over Michigan Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 333 over Michigan 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 333 over Michigan Creek carry?

About 917 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 333 over Michigan Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns County Road 333 over Michigan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.