US Bridges

RTE 53 over Trib Five Mile Ck

Fair

Steuben County, New York · SW End of Wheeler · Structure no. 000000001096450

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,427
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 53 over Trib Five Mile Ck is a steel culvert carrying RTE 53 over Trib Five Mile Ck in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 2,427 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,531 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 53
CrossesTrib Five Mile Ck
LocationSW End of Wheeler
RouteState Highway 53
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.42689, -77.33512
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 inspectionMarch 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,427 (2021)
Projected traffic2,531 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$367,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 53 over Trib Five Mile Ck built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 53 over Trib Five Mile Ck 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 53 over Trib Five Mile Ck carry?

About 2,427 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 53 over Trib Five Mile Ck?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns RTE 53 over Trib Five Mile Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.