US Bridges

RTE 15U over Beartown Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 1.5 MI S of I-99 Exit 11 · Structure no. 000000001072320

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,520
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 15U over Beartown Creek is a steel culvert carrying RTE 15U over Beartown Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 24,520 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,640 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 15U
CrossesBeartown Creek
Location1.5 MI S of I-99 Exit 11
RouteInterstate 15U
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.12529, -77.13561
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,520 (2018)
Projected traffic37,640 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 15U over Beartown Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 15U over Beartown 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 15U over Beartown Creek carry?

About 24,520 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is RTE 15U over Beartown Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns RTE 15U over Beartown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.