US Bridges

RTE 15U over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Steuben County, New York · .3 MI NE JCT SR15 & SR417 · Structure no. 000000001054562

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
306 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,260
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 15U over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 15U over Norfolk Southern RR in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 56 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,260 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,820 by 2041. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 15U
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location.3 MI NE JCT SR15 & SR417
RouteInterstate 15U
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.11504, -77.15099
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,260 (2018)
Projected traffic18,820 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 15U over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is RTE 15U over Norfolk Southern RR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 15U over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 12,260 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is RTE 15U over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 15U over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.