US Bridges

RTE 415 over Hickory Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · RTE 415 1.5 MI NW of Bath · Structure no. 000000001090850

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,681
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 415 over Hickory Creek is a steel culvert carrying RTE 415 over Hickory Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 7,681 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,330 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 415
CrossesHickory Creek
LocationRTE 415 1.5 MI NW of Bath
RouteState Highway 415
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.35579, -77.3464
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 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,681 (2020)
Projected traffic9,330 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$441,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 415 over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 415 over Hickory 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 415 over Hickory Creek carry?

About 7,681 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 415 over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns RTE 415 over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.