US Bridges

RTE 99 over Stermer Road Watson Cre

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 1.2 M N Pa Border · Structure no. 000000001078522

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

About this bridge

RTE 99 over Stermer Road Watson Cre is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 99 over Stermer Road Watson Cre 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 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 99
CrossesStermer Road Watson Cre
Location1.2 M N Pa Border
RouteInterstate 99
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.01554, -77.13097
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.5 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length335 ft (102.1 m)
Longest span164 ft (50 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 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 and waterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$6.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 99 over Stermer Road Watson Cre built?

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

What condition is RTE 99 over Stermer Road Watson Cre 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 Stermer Road Watson Cre carry?

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

How long is RTE 99 over Stermer Road Watson Cre?

The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 99 over Stermer Road Watson Cre?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.