US Bridges

RTE 415 over Cutler Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 0.9 MI SE of Painted Post · Structure no. 000000001048221

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,336
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 415 over Cutler Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 415 over Cutler Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 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 4,336 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,267 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 415
CrossesCutler Creek
Location0.9 MI SE of Painted Post
RouteState Highway 415
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.155, -77.08027
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,336 (2021)
Projected traffic5,267 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 415 over Cutler Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 415 over Cutler 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 RTE 415 over Cutler Creek carry?

About 4,336 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 415 over Cutler Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m).

Who owns RTE 415 over Cutler Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.