US Bridges

RTE 21 over Carrington Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 2.4 MI N JCT SR36 & SR21 · Structure no. 000000001069449

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,862
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 21 over Carrington Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 21 over Carrington 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 12,862 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,624 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 138 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 21
CrossesCarrington Creek
Location2.4 MI N JCT SR36 & SR21
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates42.36125, -77.67191
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width138 ft (42.1 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,862 (2020)
Projected traffic15,624 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$5.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 21 over Carrington Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 21 over Carrington 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 21 over Carrington Creek carry?

About 12,862 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 21 over Carrington Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 21 over Carrington Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.