US Bridges

RTE 99 over Stowell RD

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 3.7 M N Pa Border · Structure no. 000000001078502

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
163 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,269
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 99 over Stowell RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 99 over Stowell RD in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 6,269 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,695 by 2041. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 99
CrossesStowell RD
Location3.7 M N Pa Border
RouteInterstate 99
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.04934, -77.13991
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.1 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span157 ft (48 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,269 (2020)
Projected traffic11,695 by 2041
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$3.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 99 over Stowell RD built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 99 over Stowell RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 99 over Stowell RD carry?

About 6,269 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is RTE 99 over Stowell RD?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (48 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 99 over Stowell RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.