US Bridges

RTE 53 over Tb Twelvemile Crk

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 4 MI S JCT SR 21 & SR 53 · Structure no. 000000001096360

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
956
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 53 over Tb Twelvemile Crk is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 53 over Tb Twelvemile Crk in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 956 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 997 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesRTE 53
CrossesTb Twelvemile Crk
Location4 MI S JCT SR 21 & SR 53
RouteState Highway 53
Coordinates42.56053, -77.38585
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic956 (2020)
Projected traffic997 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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$500,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 53 over Tb Twelvemile Crk built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 53 over Tb Twelvemile Crk 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 53 over Tb Twelvemile Crk carry?

About 956 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 53 over Tb Twelvemile Crk?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 53 over Tb Twelvemile Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.