US Bridges

RTE 21 over Carrington Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · At Int. With Co. Rd. 54 · Structure no. 000000001079590

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,209
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 21 over Carrington Creek is a steel culvert carrying RTE 21 over Carrington Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 2,209 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,345 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesRTE 21
CrossesCarrington Creek
LocationAt Int. With Co. Rd. 54
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates42.4011, -77.61913
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,209 (2019)
Projected traffic2,345 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$225,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 21 over Carrington Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 21 over Carrington Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 21 over Carrington Creek carry?

About 2,209 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 21 over Carrington Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns RTE 21 over Carrington Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.