US Bridges

John Rial Road over Goodhue Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · 1.6 MI N of Addison · Structure no. 000000002216200

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Rial Road over Goodhue Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying John Rial Road over Goodhue Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 266 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesJohn Rial Road
CrossesGoodhue Creek
Location1.6 MI N of Addison
Coordinates42.13487, -77.23634
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2020)
Projected traffic266 by 2040
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was John Rial Road over Goodhue Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is John Rial Road over Goodhue 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 John Rial Road over Goodhue Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is John Rial Road over Goodhue Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns John Rial Road over Goodhue Creek?

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