US Bridges

Loon Lake Road over Carrington Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 0.8 MI N of Hornell · Structure no. 000000002016380

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
292
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loon Lake Road over Carrington Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Loon Lake Road over Carrington Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 93 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 292 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 409 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLoon Lake Road
CrossesCarrington Creek
Location0.8 MI N of Hornell
Coordinates42.3658, -77.668
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic292 (2021)
Projected traffic409 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$904,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Loon Lake Road over Carrington Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Loon Lake Road over Carrington 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Loon Lake Road over Carrington Creek carry?

About 292 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Loon Lake Road over Carrington Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Loon Lake Road over Carrington Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.